Ranunculus stellaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellaris
ID:
462974
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brodtb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 9: 92 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462306
Common Names
- Buttercup
- Crowfoot
- Goldcup
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus stellaris (also called Star-flowered 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 stellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus stellaris is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus stellaris can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Ranunculus stellaris
Ranunculus stellaris can be found in the Caucasus region.
Ranunculus stellaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus stellaris?
Ranunculus stellaris
What is the common name of Ranunculus stellaris?
Stellaris Buttercup
What type of plant is Ranunculus stellaris?
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
Thomas Brodtbeck (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brodtb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936266-1: Based on the initial data import