Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
lindheimeri
ID:
1130429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Boston J. Nat. Hist. 5(2): 211 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129767

Common Names

  • Lindheimer's Buttercup
  • Lindheimer Buttercup
  • Ranunculus Lindheimeri

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Description

Ranunculus lindheimeri (also called Lindheimer's Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus lindheimeri is an ornamental plant used in flower beds and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus lindheimeri has yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow cup. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus lindheimeri is a perennial herbaceous plant native to parts of North America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-draining soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Ranunculus lindheimeri

Ranunculus lindheimeri can be found in the United States, from Texas to Florida.

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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References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-27101816: Based on the initial data import
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.