Status:
valid
Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 134 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461593
Common Names
- Bicolor Buttercup
- Buttercup Bicolor
- Bicolor Ranunculus
Synonyms
- Ranunculus auricomus bicolor Julin [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus bicolor (also called 'Buttercup', 'Crowfoot', 'Lesser Celandine' and 'Pilewort', 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 coastal areas. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus bicolor is a perennial plant that is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus bicolor is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus bicolor is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. The plant will self-seed if not deadheaded.
Where to Find Ranunculus bicolor
Ranunculus bicolor can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Ranunculus bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus bicolor?
Ranunculus bicolor
What is the common name of Ranunculus bicolor?
Bicolor Buttercup
Where is Ranunculus bicolor 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.