Status:
valid
Authors:
(Markl. ex Fagerstr.) Ericsson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 142 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460800
Common Names
- Idiophyllus Meadow-Rue
- Idiophyllus Meadow-Buttercup
- Idiophyllus Buttercup
Description
Ranunculus idiophyllus (also called Idiophyllous Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in wetter areas, such as swamps, floodplains, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus idiophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus idiophyllus 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 idiophyllus is a species of buttercup that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. When propagating by division, the clumps should be divided into sections with at least two growth points. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Ranunculus idiophyllus
Ranunculus idiophyllus can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, especially in Germany and Austria.
Ranunculus idiophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus idiophyllus?
Ranunculus idiophyllus
What is the common name of Ranunculus idiophyllus?
Idiophyllous Buttercup
What is the habitat of Ranunculus idiophyllus?
Woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands
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
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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,