Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Rastitel'n. Turkestana : 416 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463061
Common Names
- Mindshelk's Buttercup
- Ranunculus Mindshelkensis
- Mindshelk's Ranunculus
Description
Ranunculus mindshelkensis (also called Mindshelk's Spearwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and divided leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in moist meadows and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus mindshelkensis 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 mindshelkensis is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus mindshelkensis 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 mindshelkensis
Ranunculus mindshelkensis is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges.
Ranunculus mindshelkensis FAQ
What are the common names for Ranunculus mindshelkensis?
Mindshelk's buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus mindshelkensis?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woods
What is the flowering period of Ranunculus mindshelkensis?
April to June
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
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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,