Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.A.Sánchez Rodr., M.J.Elías & M.A.Martín) Fern.Prieto, Sanna, M.Pérez & Cires
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 249 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344471
Common Names
- Ranunculus
- Cherubicus
- Cherubicus Buttercup
Description
Ranunculus cherubicus (also called 'Cherubic Ranunculus', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus cherubicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ranunculus cherubicus sub. girelai Fern.Prieto, Molero Mesa, Muñoz Díaz & Sanna
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus cherubicus is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus cherubicus is a terrestrial orchid found in the Mediterranean. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is best done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Ranunculus cherubicus
Ranunculus cherubicus is found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Turkey and Greece.
Ranunculus cherubicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus cherubicus?
Ranunculus cherubicus
What is the common name of Ranunculus cherubicus?
Cherub Ranunculus
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus cherubicus?
Meadows, marshes, and damp grasslands 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
Mauro Sanna: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanna' in the authors string.
María Jesús Elías: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Elías' in the authors string.
Marta Pérez Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pérez' in the authors string.