Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
emmetrus
ID:
461101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460433

Common Names

  • Emmetrus Buttercup
  • Buttercup
  • Emmetrus

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Description

Ranunculus emmetrus (also called Marsh Marigold, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods, and is typically found in areas with moist soils. It has bright green, kidney-shaped leaves that are divided into several lobes, and bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus emmetrus is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and as a windbreak. It is also used to make furniture and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ranunculus emmetrus are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus emmetrus 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 emmetrus

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

Ranunculus emmetrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus emmetrus?

Ranunculus emmetrus

What type of plant is Ranunculus emmetrus?

Perennial herb

Where is Ranunculus emmetrus found?

Australia

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:964208-1: Based on the initial data import