Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
gramineus
ID:
461601

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 549 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460933

Common Names

  • Meadow Buttercup
  • Small-Flowered Buttercup
  • Grass Buttercup

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Synonyms

  • Xerodera graminea Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus luzulifolius Amo [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus gramineus (also called Grass Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers and long, narrow 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 gramineus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus gramineus 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 gramineus 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 gramineus

Ranunculus gramineus can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Ranunculus gramineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus gramineus?

Ranunculus gramineus

What is the common name of Ranunculus gramineus?

Grass Buttercup

Where is Ranunculus gramineus found?

It is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California, and east to Idaho and Montana.

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,

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