Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 44 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460580
Common Names
- Fenzlii Buttercup
- Fenzl's Buttercup
- Fenzl Buttercup
Synonyms
- Ranunculus lasiostemon Fenzl [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus fenzlii (also called Fenzl's Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus fenzlii is a popular garden flower that is known for its bright yellow petals and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus fenzlii is yellow with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, lobed cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus fenzlii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a cool climate, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7.
Where to Find Ranunculus fenzlii
Ranunculus fenzlii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Ranunculus fenzlii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus fenzlii?
Ranunculus fenzlii
What is the common name of Ranunculus fenzlii?
Fenzlii Buttercup
What is the flowering period of Ranunculus fenzlii?
April to June
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
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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,