Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
spitsbergensis
ID:
462813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hadac

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Skr. Svalbard Nordishavet 87: 36 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462145



Common Names

  • Spitsbergen Buttercup
  • Spitsbergen Ranunculus
  • Spitsbergen Crowfoot


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Synonyms

  • Coptidium spitsbergense (Hadač) Luferov & Prob. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pallasii spetsbergensis Nath. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pallasii minimus Rupr. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus spitsbergensis (also called Spitsbergen Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus spitsbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus spitsbergensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a small, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus spitsbergensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in autumn or early spring, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in a new location.

Where to Find Ranunculus spitsbergensis

Ranunculus spitsbergensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Ranunculus spitsbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus spitsbergensis?

Ranunculus spitsbergensis

What is the common name of Ranunculus spitsbergensis?

Spitsbergen Buttercup

What type of plant is Ranunculus spitsbergensis?

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

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