Ranunculus capellaensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capellaensis
ID:
461331
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 3: 1307 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460663
Common Names
- Capella Buttercup
- Capella Meadow Buttercup
- Capella Meadowcrowfoot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus capellaensis (also called Cape Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and fields, and is typically found in areas with moist soils. It has bright green, deeply divided leaves that are divided into several lobes, and bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus capellaensis is a popular garden flower that is known for its bright yellow petals and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus capellaensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Ranunculus capellaensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Ranunculus capellaensis
Ranunculus capellaensis can be found in the Alps of Central Europe.
Ranunculus capellaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus capellaensis?
Ranunculus capellaensis
What type of plant is Ranunculus capellaensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae.
Where does Ranunculus capellaensis grow?
It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco east to Turkey and Syria.
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
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:900729-1: Based on the initial data import