Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
asplundii
ID:
461992

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461324

Common Names

  • Asplund's Buttercup
  • Asplund's Meadow Buttercup
  • Asplund's Meadow Crowfoot

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus auricomus asplundii Julin [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus asplundii (also called Asplund's Buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus asplundii has edible leaves and is used as a garnish in salads. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus asplundii 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 asplundii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-12 inches apart when they are 2-3 inches tall.

Where to Find Ranunculus asplundii

Ranunculus asplundii is native to parts of Europe, including Austria, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Ranunculus asplundii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus asplundii?

Ranunculus asplundii

What is the common name of Ranunculus asplundii?

Asplund's Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus asplundii?

Meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats

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:964105-1: Based on the initial data import