Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
bellulus
ID:
462272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 134 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461604

Common Names

  • Bellulus Buttercup
  • Buttercup Bellulus
  • Bellulus Ranunculus

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus auricomus bellulus Julin [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus bellulus (also called 'Little Bell Buttercup' and 'Little Bell Crowfoot', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and can be found in meadows, grasslands and alpine areas. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus bellulus is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus bellulus is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus bellulus is a low-growing, perennial plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ranunculus bellulus

Ranunculus bellulus can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Ranunculus bellulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus bellulus?

Ranunculus bellulus

What is the common name of Ranunculus bellulus?

Bellulus Buttercup

Where is Ranunculus bellulus native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

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:964119-1: Based on the initial data import