Ranunculus schweinfurthii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
462863
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. , Suppl.: 12 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462195
Common Names
- Schweinfurth's Buttercup
- Schweinfurth's Ranunculus
- Schweinfurth's Crowfoot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus schweinfurthii (also called 'Schweinfurth's Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist meadows, grassy areas, and along roadsides. It has bright yellow flowers with five petals and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus schweinfurthii is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a long, thin stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus schweinfurthii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Where to Find Ranunculus schweinfurthii
Ranunculus schweinfurthii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Ranunculus schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus schweinfurthii?
Ranunculus schweinfurthii
What is the common name of Ranunculus schweinfurthii?
Schweinfurth's Buttercup
What type of plant is Ranunculus schweinfurthii?
Herbaceous perennial
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:713789-1: Based on the initial data import