Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
muricatus
ID:
463523

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 555 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462855

Common Names

  • Muricatus Buttercup
  • Muricatus Crowfoot
  • Muricatus Ranunculus

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Synonyms

  • Notophilus muricatus Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus coronatus Ehrenb. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus lavrentiadis Papan. & Kokkini [unknown]
  • Ranunculus graecus Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus cabulicus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus ventricosus Vent. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus palaris Phil. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus muricatus brasilianus DC. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus muricatus marginatus Reiche [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus muricatus (also called Prickly Buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus muricatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus muricatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus muricatus is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is best propagated from seed and prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Ranunculus muricatus

Ranunculus muricatus is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas such as meadows and woodlands.

Ranunculus muricatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus muricatus?

Ranunculus muricatus

What is the common name of Ranunculus muricatus?

Prickly Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus muricatus?

Grassy areas of Europe

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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