Ranunculus digitatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
digitatus
ID:
461123
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 124 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460455
Common Names
- Digitate Buttercup
- Ranunculus digitatus
- Finger-Fruited Buttercup
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus digitatus (also called Fingerleaf Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It typically grows in moist habitats, such as meadows, marshes, and damp woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus digitatus is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus digitatus is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus digitatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation from seed is best done in a nursery setting, while divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted directly in the ground. Ranunculus digitatus is a fast-growing species and can reach heights of up to 2 feet in the right conditions.
Where to Find Ranunculus digitatus
Ranunculus digitatus is found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Ranunculus digitatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus digitatus?
Ranunculus digitatus
What is the common name of Ranunculus digitatus?
Finger Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus digitatus?
Grassy meadows, open woods, and along roadsides
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712599-1: Based on the initial data import