Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
trahens
ID:
462601

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Duncan) G.L.Nesom

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 396 (1993 publ. 1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461933



Common Names

  • Trahens Buttercup
  • Ranunculus trahens
  • Ranunculus trahens var. trahens


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus petiolaris trahens T.Duncan [deprecated]

Description

Ranunculus trahens (also called Trailing Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a trailing growth habit and its leaves are deeply lobed. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus trahens has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus trahens is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus trahens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is prone to wind damage. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided every few years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Ranunculus trahens

Ranunculus trahens is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in moist meadows, woods, and wet places.

Ranunculus trahens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus trahens?

Ranunculus trahens

What is the family of Ranunculus trahens?

Ranunculaceae

Where is Ranunculus trahens native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

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

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Thomas Duncan (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Duncan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:976426-1: Based on the initial data import