Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
glechomoides
ID:
461681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hyl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 140 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461013

Common Names

  • Glechoma Buttercup
  • Ground Ivy Buttercup
  • Glechoma Ranunculus

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Description

Ranunculus glechomoides (also called 'Glechomoides Buttercup', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary yellow flowers. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus glechomoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. Its flowers are also used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus glechomoides is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus glechomoides is a low-growing, perennial plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ranunculus glechomoides

Ranunculus glechomoides can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Ranunculus glechomoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus glechomoides?

Ranunculus glechomoides

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus glechomoides?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

What are the common names of Ranunculus glechomoides?

Glechoma-like buttercup

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

Nils Hylander (1904-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hyl.' 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:964248-1: Based on the initial data import