Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
indivisus
ID:
1130982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 13: 145 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001130320

Common Names

  • Indivisus Buttercup
  • Indivisus Crowfoot
  • Indivisus Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus indivisus (also called 'Indivisible Buttercup', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to China. It has bright yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus indivisus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as skin inflammation, fever, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus indivisus var. abaensis (W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus indivisus is yellow, with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus indivisus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the spring.

Where to Find Ranunculus indivisus

Ranunculus indivisus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

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-27105038: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.