Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
angustipetalus
ID:
461815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 37 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461147

Common Names

  • Crowfoot
  • Buttercup
  • Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus angustipetalus (also called 'Narrow-petalled Buttercup', among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the mountains of Europe and can be found in alpine meadows and other moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus angustipetalus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus angustipetalus has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The flowers are clustered in a dense, rounded head. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus angustipetalus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in spring or dividing the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ranunculus angustipetalus

Ranunculus angustipetalus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Ranunculus angustipetalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus angustipetalus?

Ranunculus angustipetalus

What type of plant is Ranunculus angustipetalus?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant.

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus angustipetalus?

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,

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712213-1: Based on the initial data import