Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
mediosectus
ID:
463781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hörandl & Gutermann

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 37: 283 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463113

Common Names

  • Mediosectus Buttercup
  • Mediosectus Meadow Buttercup
  • Mediosectus Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus mediosectus (also called 'Medium-cut Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is typically found in meadows, grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus mediosectus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus mediosectus is yellow with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus mediosectus is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed. The plant will self-seed if left undisturbed.

Where to Find Ranunculus mediosectus

Ranunculus mediosectus can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in areas such as Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ranunculus mediosectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus mediosectus?

Ranunculus mediosectus

What is the common name of Ranunculus mediosectus?

Moderate-cut Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus mediosectus?

Ranunculus mediosectus is found in moist meadows, pastures, and along streams in Europe and Asia.

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

Walter Gutermann (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gutermann' in the authors string.
Elvira Hörandl (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hörandl' in the authors string.