Status:
valid
Authors:
Pignatti
Source:
ksu
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Giorn. Bot. Ital. 110: 215 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461538
Common Names
- Braun-Blanquetii Buttercup
- Braun-Blanquetii Crowfoot
- Braun-Blanquetii Spearwort
Description
Ranunculus braun-blanquetii (also called 'Braun-Blanquet's Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and North America. It has bright yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodland edges, and alpine slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus braun-blanquetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus braun-blanquetii is yellow, with 5-7 petals and a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons, and a pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus braun-blanquetii 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 braun-blanquetii
Ranunculus braun-blanquetii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Ranunculus braun-blanquetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus braun-blanquetii?
Ranunculus braun-blanquetii
What is the family of Ranunculus braun-blanquetii?
Ranunceae
What is the common name of Ranunculus braun-blanquetii?
Sharp-lobed Buttercup
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 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,