Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
defectiflorus
ID:
461418

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rasch) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 137 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460750

Common Names

  • Defective Buttercup
  • Defective Meadow Buttercup
  • Defective Meadowcrowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus defectiflorus (also called 'Defective-flowered Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in moist meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus defectiflorus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus defectiflorus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be planted in the spring or fall, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Ranunculus defectiflorus

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

Ranunculus defectiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus defectiflorus?

Ranunculus defectiflorus

What type of plant is Ranunculus defectiflorus?

Ranunculus defectiflorus is a perennial flowering plant.

Where does Ranunculus defectiflorus grow?

Ranunculus defectiflorus 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

Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
Wilhem Rasch: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rasch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964185-1: Based on the initial data import