Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
cytheraeus
ID:
461397

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Halácsy) Baldini

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 32: 10 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460729

Common Names

  • Cytheraeus Buttercup
  • Cytheraeus Crowfoot
  • Cytheraeus Spearwort

Searching for Ranunculus cytheraeus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ranunculus cytheraeus (also called 'Cythera Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers with five petals and numerous stamens. It is native to Europe and Asia and grows in meadows, pastures and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus cytheraeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus cytheraeus has 5 yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

Searching for Ranunculus cytheraeus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus cytheraeus is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ranunculus cytheraeus

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

Ranunculus cytheraeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus cytheraeus?

Ranunculus cytheraeus

What type of plant is Ranunculus cytheraeus?

Ranunculus cytheraeus is a perennial flowering plant.

Where does Ranunculus cytheraeus grow?

Ranunculus cytheraeus is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky areas.

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

Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.
Riccardo M. Baldini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baldini' in the authors string.