Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
dysanthus
ID:
461068

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460400

Common Names

  • Dysanthus Buttercup
  • Buttercup
  • Dysanthus

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus auricomus dysanthus Julin [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus dysanthus (also called Dysanthus 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 dysanthus 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 dysanthus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus dysanthus is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Ranunculus dysanthus

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

Ranunculus dysanthus FAQ

What is the common name of Ranunculus duciformis?

Duciform buttercup

What type of plant is Ranunculus duciformis?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the scientific name of Duciform buttercup?

Ranunculus duciformis

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:964202-1: Based on the initial data import