Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 549 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463450
Common Names
- Crowfoot
- Buttercup
- Spearwort
Synonyms
- Ranunculus cordatus [Clairv.] [unknown]
- Ranunculus cordiformis Dulac [unknown]
- Ranunculus multiformis Bubani [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus parnassifolius (also called 'Parnassius Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided, fern-like leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus parnassifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ranunculus parnassifolius sub. favargeri P.Küpfer
Ranunculus parnassifolius sub. heterocarpus P.Küpfer
Ranunculus parnassifolius sub. muniellensis Bueno Sánchez, Fern.Casado & Fern.Prieto
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus parnassifolius has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus parnassifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Ranunculus parnassifolius
Ranunculus parnassifolius is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Ranunculus parnassifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus parnassifolius?
Ranunculus parnassifolius
What is the common name of Ranunculus parnassifolius?
Parnassus-leaved Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus parnassifolius?
Grasslands, meadows, and woodlands
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 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,
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Aconitum calthifolium,
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Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
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