Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
defectus
ID:
461419

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 86: 79 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460751

Common Names

  • Defect Buttercup
  • Defect Meadow Buttercup
  • Defect Meadowcrowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus defectus (also called 'Defective Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus defectus 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 defectus 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 defectus 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 defectus

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

Ranunculus defectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus defectus?

Ranunculus defectus

What type of plant is Ranunculus defectus?

Ranunculus defectus is a perennial flowering plant.

Where does Ranunculus defectus grow?

Ranunculus defectus 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

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:964186-1: Based on the initial data import