Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
modestifrons
ID:
463769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463101

Common Names

  • Modest-Faced Buttercup
  • Ranunculus Modestifrons
  • Modest-Faced Ranunculus

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Description

Ranunculus modestifrons (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 modestifrons 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 modestifrons 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 modestifrons is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in the spring. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Ranunculus modestifrons

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

Ranunculus modestifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus modestifrons?

Ranunculus modestifrons

What is the common name of Ranunculus modestifrons?

Modest-fronted Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus modestifrons?

Ranunculus modestifrons 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

Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' 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:964388-1: Based on the initial data import