Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Busch
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. 19: 79 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461846
Common Names
- Balkhar Buttercup
- Ranunculus balkharicus
- Ranunculus balkharicus var. balkharicus
Description
Ranunculus balkharicus (also called Balkhar Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus balkharicus 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 balkharicus is a small, yellow-greenish, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus balkharicus is a perennial plant native to Uzbekistan. 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 balkharicus
Ranunculus balkharicus is native to Central Asia.
Ranunculus balkharicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus balkharicus?
Ranunculus balkharicus
What is the common name of Ranunculus balkharicus?
Balkhar Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus balkharicus?
Grasslands, meadows, and pastures
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
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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,