Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
tuberosus
ID:
462600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lapeyr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Pyrénées 1: 320 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461932



Common Names

  • Tuberous Buttercup
  • Ranunculus tuberosus
  • Ranunculus tuberosus var. tuberosus


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus crantzii Hedw. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus delacouri Gaudefroy & Mabille [unknown]
  • Ranunculus lecokii Boreau [unknown]
  • Ranunculus amansii Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus aureus Schleich. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus alpicola Schur [unknown]
  • Ranunculus questieri Billot [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum nemorosum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum mixtum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus villosus St.-Amans [unknown]
  • Ranunculus serpens nemorosus (DC.) G.López [unknown]
  • Ranunculus spretus Jord. ex Boreau [unknown]
  • Ranunculus nemorosus DC. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus obtusifolius Hornem. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus mixtus Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus perusianus Jeanb. & Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus ponticus Willd. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus peyrousianus Freyn [unknown]
  • Ranunculus breyninus auct. [deprecated]
  • Ranunculus nemorosus mixtus (Jord.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Ranunculus oreophilus balcanicus Micevski [deprecated]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus tuberosus 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 tuberosus 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 tuberosus 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 tuberosus

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

Ranunculus tuberosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus tuberosus?

Ranunculus tuberosus

What is the family of Ranunculus tuberosus?

Ranunculaceae

Where is Ranunculus tuberosus 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,