Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
asymmetrus
ID:
461995

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461327

Common Names

  • Asymmetrical Buttercup
  • Asymmetrical Meadow Buttercup
  • Asymmetrical Meadow Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus asymmetrus (also called Asymmetrical 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, asymmetrical leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus asymmetrus 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 asymmetrus has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus asymmetrus can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a short-lived perennial, so it may need to be replaced every few years.

Where to Find Ranunculus asymmetrus

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

Ranunculus asymmetrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus asymmetrus?

Ranunculus asymmetrus

What is the common name of Ranunculus asymmetrus?

Asymmetric Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus asymmetrus?

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:964107-1: Based on the initial data import