Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
natans
ID:
463507

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 315 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462839



Common Names

  • Floating Buttercup
  • Natans Buttercup
  • Floating Crowfoot


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus hyperboreus natans (C.A.Mey.) Regel [unknown]
  • Ranunculus hyperboreus radicans (C.A.Mey.) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Ranunculus gmelinii radicans Krylov [unknown]
  • Ranunculus purshii repens Hook. [deprecated]

Description

Ranunculus natans (also called Lesser Spearwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in shallow ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus natans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues, as a diuretic, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus natans has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus natans is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is best propagated from seed and prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Ranunculus natans

Ranunculus natans is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas such as meadows and woodlands.

Ranunculus natans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus natans?

Ranunculus natans

What is the common name of Ranunculus natans?

Floating Water Crowfoot

Where is Ranunculus natans native to?

Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

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

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