Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
oxyspermus
ID:
463536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 2: 1328 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462868

Common Names

  • Oxyspermus Buttercup
  • Oxyspermus Crowfoot
  • Oxyspermus Ranunculus

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus mucronatus Bertol. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus oxyspermus (also called Sharp-Seeded 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 oxyspermus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus oxyspermus var. carthalinicus Kem.-Nath.
Ranunculus oxyspermus var. curvirostris Mobayen & Z.Maleki

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus oxyspermus is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus oxyspermus is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, clump-forming species, reaching a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained medium. Germination usually takes 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Ranunculus oxyspermus

Ranunculus oxyspermus can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Ranunculus oxyspermus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus oxyspermus?

Ranunculus oxyspermus

What is the common name of Ranunculus oxyspermus?

Sharp-seeded Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus oxyspermus?

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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