Status:
valid
Authors:
Bory & Chaub.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Fl. Pélop. : 34 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460566
Common Names
- Ficarioides Buttercup
- Figwort-like Buttercup
- Figwortlike Buttercup
Synonyms
- Ficaria ficarioides Halácsy [unknown]
- Ficaria verna ficarioides (Bory & Chaub.) Veldkamp [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus ficarioides (also called Ficaria-like 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 ficarioides is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus ficarioides 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 ficarioides is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Ranunculus ficarioides
Ranunculus ficarioides can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Ranunculus ficarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus ficarioides?
Ranunculus ficarioides
What is the common name of Ranunculus ficarioides?
Ficarioides Buttercup
What is the flowering period of Ranunculus ficarioides?
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,
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