Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
persicus
ID:
464090

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 288 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463422

Common Names

  • Persian Buttercup
  • Alpine Meadow-Buttercup
  • Mountain Meadow-Buttercup

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Description

Ranunculus persicus (also called ‘Persian 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 persicus 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 persicus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus persicus 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 persicus

Ranunculus persicus is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams.

Ranunculus persicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus persicus?

Ranunculus persicus

What is the common name of Ranunculus persicus?

Persian Buttercup

What is the habitat of Ranunculus persicus?

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

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