Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
pseudofluitans
ID:
736030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Newbould ex Syme

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 3: 115 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735363



Common Names

  • False Fluitans Buttercup
  • False Fluitans Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus pseudofluitans


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Description

Ranunculus pseudofluitans (also called the False Water-Crowfoot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is an aquatic perennial with floating leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving water.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus pseudofluitans is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus pseudofluitans has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers have five petals and five stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus pseudofluitans is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade and dry conditions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ranunculus pseudofluitans

Ranunculus pseudofluitans is native to Europe and can be found in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

Ranunculus pseudofluitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus pseudofluitans?

Ranunculus pseudofluitans

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus pseudofluitans?

Grassy woodlands and open forests

What is the flowering period of Ranunculus pseudofluitans?

Spring and summer

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

John Thomas Irvine Boswell Syme (1822-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Syme' in the authors string.
William Newbould (1819-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Newbould' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:713601-1: Based on the initial data import