Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
microphyllus
ID:
463745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 299 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463077

Common Names

  • Small-Leaved Buttercup
  • Ranunculus Microphyllus
  • Small-Leaved Ranunculus

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus flaccidus Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Ranunculus leveilleanus Fedde [unknown]
  • Ranunculus ailaoshanicus W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Ranunculus ficariifolia H.Lév. & Vaniot [illegitimate]
  • Ranunculus ficariifolius crenatus H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus ficariifolius ovalifolius H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus duclouxii Finet & Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus bonatianus Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus ficariifolius erythrosepalus H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus repens loponensis H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus vaniotii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus microphyllus (also called 'Mountain Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed and hairy. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus microphyllus 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 microphyllus is yellow with five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus microphyllus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing and can be rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Ranunculus microphyllus

Ranunculus microphyllus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey. It is a common weed in grassy areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, roadsides and waste areas.

Ranunculus microphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus microphyllus?

Ranunculus microphyllus

What is the common name of Ranunculus microphyllus?

Small-Leaved Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus microphyllus?

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,

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