Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
meristus
ID:
463800

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs & Makinson

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Telopea 9: 809 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463132

Common Names

  • Meristus Buttercup
  • Meristus Meadow Buttercup
  • Meristus Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus meristus (also called Alpine Meadow Buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to the Alps, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus meristus 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

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus meristus 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 meristus

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

Ranunculus meristus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus meristus?

Ranunculus meristus

What is the common name of Ranunculus meristus?

Meristus Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus meristus?

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

Robert Owen Makinson (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makinson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.