Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
gracillimus
ID:
461619

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 141 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460951

Common Names

  • Ranunculus gracillimus
  • Gracillimus Buttercup
  • Gracillimus

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Description

Ranunculus gracillimus (also called Very Slender Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus gracillimus is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to create a beautiful and unique landscape. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage and delicate flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus gracillimus is a yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus gracillimus is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be propagated by division or seed. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Ranunculus gracillimus

Ranunculus gracillimus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Ranunculus gracillimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus gracillimus?

Ranunculus gracillimus

What is the common name of Ranunculus gracillimus?

Slender Buttercup

What is the habitat of Ranunculus gracillimus?

Dry, sunny places, usually on calcareous soils

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

Erik Julin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julin' 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:964256-1: Based on the initial data import