Ranunculus niphophilus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niphophilus
ID:
463423
Status:
valid
Authors:
Briggs
Source:
ksu
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 84: 321 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462755
Common Names
- Niphophilus Buttercup
- Niphophilus Ranunculus
- Niphophilus Crowfoot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus niphophilus (also called Snow Buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and grows to a height of 10–30 cm. Its leaves are deeply lobed and its flowers are yellow. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus niphophilus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and can attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also a good ground cover plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus niphophilus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus niphophilus can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.
Where to Find Ranunculus niphophilus
Ranunculus niphophilus can be found in the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California.
Ranunculus niphophilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus niphophilus?
Ranunculus niphophilus
What type of plant is Ranunculus niphophilus?
Ranunculus niphophilus is a flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus niphophilus?
Ranunculus niphophilus is native to 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
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References
Thomas Richard Archer Briggs (1836-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briggs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:713325-1: Based on the initial data import