Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
subdecumbens
ID:
462980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nannf. & Harry Sm.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 153 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462312



Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Goldcup


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Description

Ranunculus subdecumbens (also called Subdecumbent 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 subdecumbens 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 subdecumbens is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus subdecumbens 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 subdecumbens

Ranunculus subdecumbens can be found in the Caucasus region.

Ranunculus subdecumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus subdecumbens?

Ranunculus subdecumbens

What is the common name of Ranunculus subdecumbens?

Subdecumbens Buttercup

What type of plant is Ranunculus subdecumbens?

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

Karl August Harald Smith (1889-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harry Sm.' in the authors string.
John Axel Nannfeldt (1904-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nannf.' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964588-1: Based on the initial data import