Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
hawaiensis
ID:
1130078

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 10 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129416

Common Names

  • Hawaiian Buttercup
  • Hawaiian Crowfoot
  • Hawaiian Ranunculus

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Description

Ranunculus hawaiensis (also called Hawaiian buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Hawaii. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It typically grows in moist meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus hawaiensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and it can be used to add texture and color to a landscape. It is also used in flower arrangements, and it can be dried and used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus hawaiensis is yellow with five petals, and the seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus hawaiensis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot with moist soil. The plant should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ranunculus hawaiensis

Ranunculus hawaiensis is found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia and west to Michigan.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-27100773: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.