Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
bulbosus
ID:
462230

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 554 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461562

Common Names

  • Bulbosus Buttercup
  • Bulbosus Crowfoot
  • Bulbosus Spearwort

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus cibiniensis Schur [unknown]
  • Ranunculus heucherifolius C.Presl [unknown]
  • Ranunculus anemonerhizos Coincy [unknown]
  • Ranunculus rapaceus Bubani [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum sparsipilum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum valdepubens Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum albonaevum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum bulbiferum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum bulbosum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus albonaevus Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus brachiatus Schleich. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus bulbifer Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus valdepubens Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus villiferus Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus sparsipilus Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus sennenii Pau [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pseudoaleae Rouy [unknown]
  • Ranunculus bulbosus valdepubens Briq. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus bulbosus bulbosus [unknown]
  • Ranunculus bulbosus dissectus Babey [unknown]
  • Ranunculus hornemannii Schlecht. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus bulbosus linearis F.Seym. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus bulbosus cacuminalis (G.López) Muñoz Garm. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus bulbosus osiae P.Monts. ex G.López [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus bulbosus (also called Bulbous Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist meadows, wet pastures, and along streams. It has small yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus bulbosus is a low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and borders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus bulbosus sub. castellanus (Boiss. & Reut. ex Freyn) P.W.Ball & Heywood
Ranunculus bulbosus sub. aleae (Willk.) Rouy & Foucaud

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus bulbosus is a bright yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus bulbosus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring, and cuttings can be taken in the summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Ranunculus bulbosus

Ranunculus bulbosus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Ranunculus bulbosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus bulbosus?

Ranunculus bulbosus

What is the common name of Ranunculus bulbosus?

Bulbous Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus bulbosus?

Grassy areas in Europe, North Africa, and Asia

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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