Ranunculus muscigenus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muscigenus
ID:
1229055
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(4): 30 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228393
Common Names
- Musk-Scented Buttercup
- Musk-Scented Crowfoot
- Musk-Scented Ranunculus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus muscigenus (also called Musk Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has short, upright stems, with small, yellow flowers. It grows in meadows and grasslands, preferring moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus muscigenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a spice in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus muscigenus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus muscigenus can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in a garden.
Where to Find Ranunculus muscigenus
Ranunculus muscigenus can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Ranunculus muscigenus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus muscigenus?
Ranunculus muscigenus
What is the common name of Ranunculus muscigenus?
Musk buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus muscigenus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady areas.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50054575: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.