Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
ranunculoides
ID:
761775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Nuov. Gen. Sp. Monocot. : 58 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761108

Common Names

  • Baldellia ranunculoides
  • Ranunculoides Baldellia
  • Baldellia

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Description

Baldellia ranunculoides (also called Ranunculus-Like Baldellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is found in rocky areas, dry sclerophyll forests, and grasslands. It has a single, erect, linear to lanceolate leaf and a single, white to pinkish flower.

Uses & Benefits

Baldellia ranunculoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Baldellia ranunculoides var. tangerina (Pau) J.Rocha, Crespí, García-Barriuso, R.Almeida & Honrado
Baldellia ranunculoides var. ranunculoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baldellia ranunculoides has small white flowers with yellow centres and small, round seed pods. The seedlings have small, round leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baldellia ranunculoides is a perennial aquatic plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, fertile soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It can be grown in containers or in a pond or bog garden.

Where to Find Baldellia ranunculoides

Baldellia ranunculoides is native to Europe and can be found in moist areas, such as along streams and in swamps.

Baldellia ranunculoides FAQ

What is the common name of Baldellia ranunculoides?

Buttercup-like Baldellia

What type of plant is Baldellia ranunculoides?

A perennial

Where is Baldellia ranunculoides native to?

Europe

Species in the Alismataceae family

Albidella nymphaeifolia, Albidella acanthocarpa, Albidella glandulosa, Albidella oligococca, Alisma bjorkqvistii, Alisma canaliculatum, Alisma gramineum, Alisma juzepczukii, Alisma lanceolatum, Alisma nanum, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Alisma rhicnocarpum, Alisma subcordatum, Alisma triviale, Alisma wahlenbergii, Alisma praecox, Alisma rariflorum, Alisma bjoerkqvistii, Astonia australiensis, Baldellia alpestris, Baldellia ranunculoides, Baldellia repens, Burnatia enneandra, Butomopsis latifolia, Caldesia grandis, Caldesia parnassifolia, Caldesia janaki-ammaliae, Caldesia plantago-aquatica, Damasonium alisma, Damasonium bourgaei, Damasonium californicum, Damasonium constrictum, Damasonium minus, Damasonium polyspermum, Echinodorus berteroi, Helanthium tenellum, Helanthium bolivianum, Helanthium zombiense, Hydrocleys martii, Hydrocleys mattogrossensis, Hydrocleys modesta, Hydrocleys nymphoides, Hydrocleys parviflora, Limnocharis laforestii, Limnocharis flava, Limnophyton obtusifolium, Limnophyton fluitans, Limnophyton angolense, Luronium natans, Ranalisma rostrata,

References

Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58276-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.