Ranunculus aesontinus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aesontinus
ID:
462129
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pignatti
Source:
ksu
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Giorn. Bot. Ital. 110: 212 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461461
Common Names
- Aesontinus Buttercup
- Aesontinus Meadow Buttercup
- Aesontinus Meadow Crowfoot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus aesontinus (also called Aesontius Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist meadows, wet pastures, and along streams. It has small yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus aesontinus is a perennial plant that is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus aesontinus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Ranunculus aesontinus is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring and division should be done in the fall or early spring.
Where to Find Ranunculus aesontinus
Ranunculus aesontinus can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in areas such as Europe, North America, and Asia.
Ranunculus aesontinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus aesontinus?
Ranunculus aesontinus
What is the common name of Ranunculus aesontinus?
Buttercup
Where is Ranunculus aesontinus found?
Ranunculus aesontinus is found in the Mediterranean region.
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
Sandro Pignatti (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pignatti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712138-1: Based on the initial data import