Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
altaicus
ID:
461876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Laxm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1774

Citation Micro:
Novi Comment. Acad. Sci. Imp. Petrop. 18: 533 (1774)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461208

Common Names

  • Altaic Buttercup
  • Altaic Crowfoot
  • Altaic Spearwort

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus nivalis altaicus (Laxm.) Vorosch. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus altaicus (also called 'Altaic Meadow Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, native to the meadows of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus altaicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus altaicus is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a single pistil. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate with a single, slender stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus altaicus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Divide the clumps in the spring or fall. Cut back the foliage after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ranunculus altaicus

Ranunculus altaicus can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Ranunculus altaicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus altaicus?

Ranunculus altaicus

What type of plant is Ranunculus altaicus?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant.

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus altaicus?

It is native to Europe and Asia.

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,

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