Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
pedatus
ID:
464071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 2: 112 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463403

Common Names

  • Pedate Buttercup
  • Alpine Meadow-Buttercup
  • Mountain Meadow-Buttercup

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus odessanus V.M.Klokov [unknown]
  • Ranunculus miliarakesi Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus pedatus (also called ‘Footed Buttercup’, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows in sandy soils. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus pedatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus pedatus sub. trojanus P.H.Davis
Ranunculus pedatus sub. silvisteppaceus (Dubovik) Elenevsky & Derv.-Sok.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus pedatus has five yellow petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus pedatus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. Plant divisions in moist, well-drained soil and water regularly until established.

Where to Find Ranunculus pedatus

Ranunculus pedatus can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Ranunculus pedatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus pedatus?

Ranunculus pedatus

What is the common name of Ranunculus pedatus?

Pedate Buttercup

What is the habitat of Ranunculus pedatus?

It is found in moist meadows, ditches, 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

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2526918: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.