Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
bequaertii
ID:
1248557

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 2: 35 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247895

Common Names

  • Ranunculus Bequaertii
  • Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus Bequaertii

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Description

Ranunculus bequaertii (also called Bequaert's Buttercup, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China. It has leathery, elliptic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, thickets and scrublands at elevations of 500-2,200m.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus bequaertii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus bequaertii has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus bequaertii is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Ranunculus bequaertii

Ranunculus bequaertii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Ranunculus bequaertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus bequaertii?

Ranunculus bequaertii

What is the common name of Ranunculus bequaertii?

Bequaert's Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus bequaertii?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

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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