Ranunculus lowii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lowii
ID:
463698
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
ksu
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 23: t. 2261 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463030
Common Names
- Low's Buttercup
- Alpine Buttercup
- Alpine Meadow Buttercup
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Ranunculus lowii (also called Low's Spearwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and divided leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in moist meadows and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus lowii is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus lowii is a bright yellow, five-petaled star with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, round, and green with a single, long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus lowii is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in the spring. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Ranunculus lowii
Ranunculus lowii is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and fens.
Ranunculus lowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus lowii?
Ranunculus lowii
What type of plant is Ranunculus lowii?
Herb
Where is Ranunculus lowii found?
Europe
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:713126-1: Based on the initial data import