Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
chlorellus
ID:
462358

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nannf.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 136 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461690

Common Names

  • Chlorellus Buttercup
  • Ranunculus chlorellus
  • Chlorellus Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus chlorellus (also called Green Buttercup, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus chlorellus has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus chlorellus is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus chlorellus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ranunculus chlorellus

Ranunculus chlorellus is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in moist meadows, woods, and wet places.

Ranunculus chlorellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus chlorellus?

Ranunculus chlorellus

What are the common names of Ranunculus chlorellus?

Green Buttercup, Tufted Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus chlorellus?

Grassy areas, meadows, and woodlands

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

John Axel Nannfeldt (1904-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nannf.' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964149-1: Based on the initial data import