Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
meilixueshanicus
ID:
463825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kadota & T.L.Ming

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 21: 111 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463157



Common Names

  • Meilixueshanicus Buttercup
  • Meilixueshanicus Meadow Buttercup
  • Meilixueshanicus Crowfoot


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Description

Ranunculus meilixueshanicus (also called Meili Xue Shan Buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to the Meili Xue Shan mountain range in China, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus meilixueshanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus meilixueshanicus has yellow flowers with five petals, small seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus meilixueshanicus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, but prefers moist, fertile soils. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming and to prevent self-seeding.

Where to Find Ranunculus meilixueshanicus

Ranunculus meilixueshanicus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey. It is a common weed in grassy areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, roadsides and waste areas.

Ranunculus meilixueshanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus meilixueshanicus?

Ranunculus meilixueshanicus

What is the common name of Ranunculus meilixueshanicus?

Meilixueshanicus Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus meilixueshanicus?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Ranunculus genus

Ranunculus curvicaulis, Ranunculus cosmophyllus, Ranunculus cortusifolius, Ranunculus corylisinus, Ranunculus crassicaulis, Ranunculus crassifolius, Ranunculus crassipes, Ranunculus crassitruncus, Ranunculus constantinopolitanus, Ranunculus convexiusculus, Ranunculus cordiger, Ranunculus crassus, Ranunculus cuneaticans, Ranunculus crassiusculus, Ranunculus cupreus, Ranunculus curvatus, Ranunculus creticus, Ranunculus crateris, Ranunculus crebridens, Ranunculus crenatolobus, Ranunculus crenatus, Ranunculus crenifer, Ranunculus crymophilus, Ranunculus crithmifolius, Ranunculus crosbyi, Ranunculus crenifolius, Ranunculus janischevskyi, Ranunculus javanicus, Ranunculus javorkae, Ranunculus inundatus, Ranunculus kitaibelii, Ranunculus islandicus, Ranunculus isophyllus, Ranunculus isthmicus, Ranunculus istriacus, Ranunculus jacquemontii, Ranunculus isophylloides, Ranunculus kelchoensis, Ranunculus kemensis, Ranunculus jazgulemicus, Ranunculus keniensis, Ranunculus karpatianus, Ranunculus egens, Ranunculus effingens, Ranunculus dysandrus, Ranunculus eichlerianus, Ranunculus fagerstroemii, Ranunculus ducis, Ranunculus erythrogonius, Ranunculus fallacifolius,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

Yuichi Kadota (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kadota' in the authors string.
Tien Lu Ming (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Ming' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985313-1: Based on the initial data import