Status:
valid
Authors:
Brügger
Source:
ksu
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Naturf. Ges. Graubündens , n.s., 23-24: 80 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460598
Common Names
- Chrysanthus Buttercup
- Golden Buttercup
- Golden-flowered Buttercup
Description
Ranunculus chrysanthus (also called Golden Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus chrysanthus is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus chrysanthus is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus chrysanthus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Ranunculus chrysanthus
Ranunculus chrysanthus can be found in Europe and Asia.
Ranunculus chrysanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus chrysanthus?
Ranunculus chrysanthus
What is the common name of Ranunculus chrysanthus?
Golden Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus chrysanthus?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woods
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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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,