Ranunculus lyratus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyratus
ID:
463638
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brodtb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 12: 65 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462970
Common Names
- Buttercup
- Crowfoot
- Blister Flower
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Ranunculus lyratus (also called 'Lyratus Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem with small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus lyratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus lyratus is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small, dark green plants with five petals.
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Ranunculus lyratus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Ranunculus lyratus
Ranunculus lyratus is native to Europe, and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges.
Ranunculus lyratus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus lyratus?
Ranunculus lyratus
What are the common names of Ranunculus lyratus?
Lyre-leaved Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus lyratus?
Mountain meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
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:1001804-1: Based on the initial data import