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
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.
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
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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,