Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
gaurii
ID:
461200

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.R.Dangwal & D.S.Rawat

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 20: 703 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460532

Common Names

  • Gaur's Buttercup
  • Gaur's Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus Gaurii

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Description

Ranunculus gaurii (also called Gauri's Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia, and is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus gaurii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for decoration. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus gaurii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and has a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus gaurii 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 gaurii

Ranunculus gaurii can be found in Europe and Asia.

Ranunculus gaurii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus gaurii?

Ranunculus gaurii

What is the common name of Ranunculus gaurii?

Gaurii Buttercup

What type of plant is Ranunculus gaurii?

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

L.R. Dangwal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Dangwal' in the authors string.
D.S. Rawat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.S.Rawat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:995516-1: Based on the initial data import