Status:
valid
Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 148 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463425
Common Names
- Perfectiflorus Buttercup
- Alpine Meadow-Buttercup
- Mountain Meadow-Buttercup
Synonyms
- Ranunculus auricomus perfectiflorus Julin [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus perfectiflorus (also called ‘Perfect-flowered 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 perfectiflorus 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus perfectiflorus 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 perfectiflorus 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 perfectiflorus
Ranunculus perfectiflorus is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams.
Ranunculus perfectiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus perfectiflorus?
Ranunculus perfectiflorus
What is the common name of Ranunculus perfectiflorus?
Perfect-flowered Buttercup
What is the habitat of Ranunculus perfectiflorus?
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
Erik Julin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julin' in the authors string.