Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
hayekii
ID:
461769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dörfl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 94: 146 (1917 publ. 1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461101

Common Names

  • Crowfoot
  • Buttercup
  • Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus hayekii (also called Hayek's Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus hayekii is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to New Zealand, where it is found in the North Island and South Island. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing to 0.2 m tall, with yellow flowers. Non-medical uses of Ranunculus hayekii include ornamental planting in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus hayekii is yellow in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus hayekii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry spells. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Ranunculus hayekii

Ranunculus hayekii can be found in wetland areas in the northern hemisphere.

Ranunculus hayekii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus hayekii?

Ranunculus hayekii

What is the common name of Ranunculus hayekii?

Hayek's Buttercup

What type of environment does Ranunculus hayekii prefer?

Moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

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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