Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 2: 323 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463081
Common Names
- Monro's Buttercup
- Ranunculus Monroi
- Monro's Ranunculus
Description
Ranunculus monroi (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 monroi 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 monroi is yellow with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus monroi 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 monroi
Ranunculus monroi 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 monroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus monroi?
Ranunculus monroi
What is the common name of Ranunculus monroi?
Monro's Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus monroi?
Ranunculus monroi 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,