Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
megalodontoides
ID:
463815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 145 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463147

Common Names

  • Megaldonoid Buttercup
  • Megaldonoid Meadow Buttercup
  • Megaldonoid Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus megalodontoides (also called Large-toothed Meadow Buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus megalodontoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus megalodontoides has yellow flowers with five petals, small seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus megalodontoides can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, but prefers moist, fertile soils. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming and to prevent self-seeding.

Where to Find Ranunculus megalodontoides

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

Ranunculus megalodontoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus megalodontoides?

Ranunculus megalodontoides

What is the common name of Ranunculus megalodontoides?

Megalodontoides Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus megalodontoides?

Grassy slopes, meadows, 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

Erik Julin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julin' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964376-1: Based on the initial data import