Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
duciformis
ID:
461067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 138 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460399

Common Names

  • Duciformis Buttercup
  • Buttercup
  • Duciformis

Searching for Ranunculus duciformis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ranunculus duciformis (also called Duck-shaped Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus duciformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus duciformis has bright yellow, five-petaled flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

Searching for Ranunculus duciformis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus duciformis 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 duciformis is a fast-growing species and can reach heights of up to 2 feet in the right conditions.

Where to Find Ranunculus duciformis

Ranunculus duciformis is native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe and can be found in moist meadows and forest clearings.

Ranunculus duciformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus duciformis?

Ranunculus duciformis

What are the common names of Ranunculus duciformis?

Duckfoot Buttercup

What are the care requirements for Ranunculus duciformis?

Ranunculus duciformis requires moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

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

Erik Julin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julin' 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:964199-1: Based on the initial data import