Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
arvensis
ID:
461844

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 555 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461176

Common Names

  • Arvensis Buttercup
  • Arvensis Crowfoot
  • Arvensis Ranunculus

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus echinatus Crantz [unknown]
  • Ranunculus curvirostratus Bertol. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus tuberculatus Kit. ex Hornem. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus segetalis Kit. ex Uechtr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus reticulatus Regel & Schmitz ex Seub. [unknown]
  • Pachyloma arvense Spach [deprecated]
  • Pfundia arvensis Opiz [unknown]
  • Cynomorbium heterophyllum Opiz [unknown]
  • Hericinia arvensis Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus arvensis arvensis [unknown]
  • Ranunculus arvensis tuberculatus DC. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus fernandezii Blatt. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus arvensis (also called 'Corn Buttercup', among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and can be found in fields, meadows, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus arvensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus arvensis var. echinatissimus (Blatt.) Qureshi & Chaudhri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus arvensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus arvensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in cooler climates and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Ranunculus arvensis

Ranunculus arvensis can be found in wetland habitats across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ranunculus arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus arvensis?

Ranunculus arvensis

What type of plant is Ranunculus arvensis?

Ranunculus arvensis is a flowering plant in the buttercup family.

Where is Ranunculus arvensis found?

Ranunculus arvensis is found in Europe and 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,

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