Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.J.F.Fisher) Heenan & P.J.Lockh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 44: 435 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507884
Common Names
- Ranunculus pilifer
- Pilifer Buttercup
- Ranunculus Buttercup
Description
Ranunculus pilifer (also called Hairy Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grassy areas, usually near the base of hills.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus pilifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus pilifer is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus pilifer can be propagated by seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in early spring or late fall when the plant is dormant. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ranunculus pilifer
Ranunculus pilifer can be found in the mountains of Greece.
Ranunculus pilifer FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus pilifer?
Ranunculus pilifer
What type of plant is Ranunculus pilifer?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Ranunculus pilifer found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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
Peter J. Lockhart: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Lockh.' in the authors string.