Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
obtruncatus
ID:
463576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 86: 81 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462908



Common Names

  • Obtruncatus Buttercup
  • Obtruncatus Crowfoot
  • Obtruncatus Ranunculus


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Description

Ranunculus obtruncatus (also called Obtuse Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia and is found in meadows, pastures and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus obtruncatus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus obtruncatus is a yellow-green, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus obtruncatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.

Where to Find Ranunculus obtruncatus

Ranunculus obtruncatus is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other moist areas.

Ranunculus obtruncatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus obtruncatus?

Ranunculus obtruncatus

What is the common name of Ranunculus obtruncatus?

Truncate-Leaved Buttercup

What is the family of Ranunculus obtruncatus?

Ranunculaceae

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

Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964417-1: Based on the initial data import