Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
apertisinus
ID:
461803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 133 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461135

Common Names

  • Crowfoot
  • Buttercup
  • Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus apertisinus (also called Apertisinus Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus apertisinus is yellow in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus apertisinus 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 apertisinus

Ranunculus apertisinus 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 apertisinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus apertisinus?

Ranunculus apertisinus

What is the common name of Ranunculus apertisinus?

Apertisinus Buttercup

Where does Ranunculus apertisinus grow?

Ranunculus apertisinus grows in moist meadows and open woods in western North America

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

Erik Julin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julin' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964093-1: Based on the initial data import