Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 106 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462941
Common Names
- Buttercup
- Crowfoot
- Blister Flower
Synonyms
- Ranunculus escurialensis Boiss. & Reut. ex Freyn [unknown]
- Ranunculus carpetanus Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
- Ranunculus suborbiculatus Freyn [unknown]
- Ranunculus nevadensis Willk. [unknown]
- Ranunculus ollissiponensis carpetanus (Boiss. & Reut.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
- Ranunculus gregarius carpetanus (Boiss. & Reut.) P.W.Ball & Heywood [unknown]
- Ranunculus gregarius nevadensis (Willk.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus ollissiponensis (also called 'Ollissiponensis Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem with small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus ollissiponensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ranunculus ollissiponensis sub. alpinus (Boiss. & Reut.) Grau
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus ollissiponensis is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus ollissiponensis can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 2-3 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Ranunculus ollissiponensis
Ranunculus ollissiponensis can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.
Ranunculus ollissiponensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus ollissiponensis?
Ranunculus ollissiponensis
What type of plant is Ranunculus ollissiponensis?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus ollissiponensis?
Woodlands and meadows
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,
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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,