Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
connectens
ID:
461296

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460628

Common Names

  • Connectens Buttercup
  • Connectens Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus Connectens

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Description

Ranunculus connectens (also called 'Connected 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 flowers that are connected together.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus connectens 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 connectens is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus connectens 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 connectens

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

Ranunculus connectens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus connectens?

Ranunculus connectens

What type of plant is Ranunculus connectens?

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

Where does Ranunculus connectens 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.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964167-1: Based on the initial data import