Status:
valid
Authors:
Ayasligil & P.H.Davis
Source:
ksu
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42: 69 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460983
Common Names
- Ranunculus gueneri
- Gueneri Buttercup
- Gueneri
Description
Ranunculus gueneri (also called 'Guener's 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 gueneri 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 gueneri include ornamental planting in gardens, and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus gueneri is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus gueneri 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 gueneri
Ranunculus gueneri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Ranunculus gueneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus gueneri?
Ranunculus gueneri
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus gueneri?
Alpine meadows and rocky slopes
What are the common names of Ranunculus gueneri?
Guener's 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
Yahya Ayaşlıgil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ayasligil' in the authors string.