Ranunculus caulescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caulescens
ID:
461345
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Eichler
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 31: 83 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460677
Common Names
- Caulescens Buttercup
- Caulescens Crowfoot
- Caulescens Spearwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus caulescens (also called 'Caulescent Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers with five petals and numerous stamens. It is native to Europe and Asia and grows in meadows, pastures and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus caulescens is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus caulescens is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus caulescens 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 caulescens
Ranunculus caulescens can be found in the Alps of Central Europe.
Ranunculus caulescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus caulescens?
Ranunculus caulescens
What type of plant is Ranunculus caulescens?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Ranunculus caulescens grow?
It grows in moist, shady areas in Europe 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
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
Hansjörg Eichler (1916-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Eichler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712437-1: Based on the initial data import