Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
dolosus
ID:
461151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 11: 384 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460483

Common Names

  • Dolosus Buttercup
  • Ranunculus dolosus
  • Deceptive Buttercup

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Description

Ranunculus dolosus (also called Dolose Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and 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 dolosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for decoration. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus dolosus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and has a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus dolosus is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring, in a well-drained, sandy soil. Divisions should be taken in spring and planted in a sandy soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Ranunculus dolosus

Ranunculus dolosus is found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ranunculus dolosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus dolosus?

Ranunculus dolosus

What is the common name of Ranunculus dolosus?

Dolos Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus dolosus?

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712622-1: Based on the initial data import