Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
ultramontanus
ID:
1232719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) A.Heller

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 6: 11. 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232057



Common Names

  • Ranunculus ultramontanus
  • Ultramontane Ranunculus
  • Ultramontane Buttercup


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Description

Ranunculus ultramontanus (also called Alpine Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist areas such as meadows, fields, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus ultramontanus is a flower used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus ultramontanus is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus ultramontanus is a deciduous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ranunculus ultramontanus

Ranunculus ultramontanus can be found in the alpine meadows of western North America.

Ranunculus ultramontanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus ultramontanus?

Ranunculus ultramontanus

What is the common name of Ranunculus ultramontanus?

Ultramontane Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus ultramontanus?

Temperate forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50069151: Based on the initial data import
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.