Status:
valid
Authors:
Ovcz. & Kochk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 4: 534 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461862
Common Names
- Badachschan Buttercup
- Ranunculus badachschanicus
- Ranunculus badachschanicus var. badachschanicus
Description
Ranunculus badachschanicus (also called Badakhshan 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 badachschanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus badachschanicus is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus badachschanicus is a perennial plant native to Afghanistan. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in the fall.
Where to Find Ranunculus badachschanicus
Ranunculus badachschanicus is native to Central Asia.
Ranunculus badachschanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus badachschanicus?
Ranunculus badachschanicus
What is the family of Ranunculus badachschanicus?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Ranunculus badachschanicus native to?
Central 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
T.F. Kochkareva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kochk.' in the authors string.