Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
compar
ID:
461311

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl. ex Fagerstr.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460643

Common Names

  • Compar Buttercup
  • Compar Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus Compar

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus auricomus compar Markl. ex Fagerstr. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus compar (also called 'Similar Buttercup', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is a small herbaceous perennial plant that grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has bright green leaves and yellow, similar flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus compar 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

Ranunculus compar has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus compar is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a cool climate, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7.

Where to Find Ranunculus compar

Ranunculus compar is native to the western United States and Canada, where it is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams.

Ranunculus compar FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus compar?

Ranunculus compar

What type of plant is Ranunculus compar?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae.

Where does Ranunculus compar 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

Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.
Lars Fjalar Fagerström (1914-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fagerstr.' 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:964158-1: Based on the initial data import