Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
crenatus
ID:
460603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 9 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459935

Common Names

  • Ranunculus crenatus
  • Crenate Buttercup
  • Crenate Ranunculus

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Synonyms

  • Leuconoe crenatus Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus kossuthii Pénzes [unknown]
  • Ranunculus magellensis Ten. [unknown]
  • Hecatonia crenata Schur [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus crenatus (also called Crenate-leaved Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with thick, round leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus crenatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus crenatus is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus crenatus is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is not as reliable as division.

Where to Find Ranunculus crenatus

Ranunculus crenatus can be found in Europe and Asia.

Ranunculus crenatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus crenatus?

Ranunculus crenatus

What is the common name of Ranunculus crenatus?

Crenate Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus crenatus?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woods, forests, and along streams and lakes.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2522500: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.