Status:
valid
Authors:
Hörandl & Gutermann
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 121: 116 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260747
Common Names
- Ranunculus pentadactylus
- Five-fingered Ranunculus
- Five-fingered Ranunculus Buttercup
Description
Ranunculus pentadactylus (also called Five-fingered buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to China and is found in grassland, scrub and rocky slopes, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus pentadactylus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus pentadactylus has bright yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus pentadactylus is a small, perennial herb that can be grown in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seeds. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Ranunculus pentadactylus
Ranunculus pentadactylus is native to Europe.
Ranunculus pentadactylus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus pentadactylus?
Ranunculus pentadactylus
What type of plant is Ranunculus pentadactylus?
Flower
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus pentadactylus?
Meadows and grasslands
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 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,