Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
dactylophyllus
ID:
461370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borch.-Kolb

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 21: 112 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460702

Common Names

  • Dactylophyllus Buttercup
  • Dactylophyllus Crowfoot
  • Dactylophyllus Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus dactylophyllus (also called 'Fingerleaf 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 dactylophyllus 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 dactylophyllus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus dactylophyllus 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 dactylophyllus

Ranunculus dactylophyllus can be found in the Alps of Central Europe.

Ranunculus dactylophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus dactylophyllus?

Ranunculus dactylophyllus

What is the common name of Ranunculus dactylophyllus?

Fingerleaf Buttercup

Where is Ranunculus dactylophyllus found?

It is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California, and east to Idaho and Montana.

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,

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