Ranunculus rotundatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundatus
ID:
464038
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borch.-Kolb
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 21: 201 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463370
Common Names
- Buttercup
- Crowfoot
- Meadow Buttercup
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus rotundatus (also called Round-Fruited Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the western United States and Canada and is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus rotundatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus rotundatus is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus rotundatus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by collecting and sowing the seeds in the fall.
Where to Find Ranunculus rotundatus
Ranunculus rotundatus can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ranunculus rotundatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus rotundatus?
Ranunculus rotundatus
Where is Ranunculus rotundatus found?
Ranunculus rotundatus is found in the United States, primarily in the western states.
What is the habitat of Ranunculus rotundatus?
Ranunculus rotundatus is found in moist, shady areas, such as in deciduous forests and along streams.
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
E. Borchers-Kolb: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borch.-Kolb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906957-1: Based on the initial data import