Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
exiguifrons
ID:
461206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cedercr.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 139 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460538

Common Names

  • Exiguifrons Buttercup
  • Small-headed Buttercup
  • Narrow-headed Buttercup

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Description

Ranunculus exiguifrons (also called Small-headed Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, and is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus exiguifrons 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 exiguifrons 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus exiguifrons is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and the plants should be divided in the spring.

Where to Find Ranunculus exiguifrons

Ranunculus exiguifrons can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Ranunculus exiguifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus exiguifrons?

Ranunculus exiguifrons

What is the common name of Ranunculus exiguifrons?

Exiguifrons Buttercup

What type of plant is Ranunculus exiguifrons?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
Carl Wilhelm Cedercreutz (1893-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cedercr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964225-1: Based on the initial data import