Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
paucifolius
ID:
464140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
ksu

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Stud. Fl. New Zealand : 11 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463472

Common Names

  • Crowfoot
  • Buttercup
  • Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus paucifolius (also called 'Few-leaved 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 paucifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus paucifolius 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 paucifolius 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 paucifolius

Ranunculus paucifolius can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, including Hungary, Austria, and Romania.

Ranunculus paucifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus paucifolius?

Ranunculus paucifolius

Where is Ranunculus paucifolius found?

Ranunculus paucifolius is found in the United States, primarily in the western states.

What is the habitat of Ranunculus paucifolius?

Ranunculus paucifolius is found in moist, shady areas, such as in deciduous forests and along streams.

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,