Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
gregarius
ID:
461642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brot.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Fl. Lusit. 2: 369 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460974

Common Names

  • Ranunculus gregarius
  • Gregarius Buttercup
  • Gregarius

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus hollianus Rchb. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus henriquesii Freyn [unknown]
  • Ranunculus malessanus Degen & Hervier [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus gregarius (also called Gregarious 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 gregarius is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the western United States, British Columbia, and Alberta. Non-medical uses of Ranunculus gregarius include ornamental planting in gardens, and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus gregarius is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus gregarius can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Ranunculus gregarius

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

Ranunculus gregarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus gregarius?

Ranunculus gregarius

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus gregarius?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

What are the common names of Ranunculus gregarius?

Gregarious 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,

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