Ranunculus lunaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lunaris
ID:
463706
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brodtb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 9: 89 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463038
Common Names
- Moon Buttercup
- Ranunculus Lunaris
- Silver-Leaved Buttercup
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus lunaris (also called Moonwort, 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 lunaris 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 lunaris is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus lunaris 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 lunaris
Ranunculus lunaris is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges.
Ranunculus lunaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus lunaris?
Ranunculus lunaris
What is the common name of Ranunculus lunaris?
Moon Buttercup
What is the family of Ranunculus lunaris?
Ranunculaceae
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
Thomas Brodtbeck (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brodtb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936265-1: Based on the initial data import