Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : 3 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463553
Common Names
- Pinguid Buttercup
- Pinguid Crowfoot
- Pinguid Gold Cup
Description
Ranunculus pinguis (also called 'Pinguis Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus pinguis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus pinguis has yellow, cup-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus pinguis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can be done in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the growing season.
Where to Find Ranunculus pinguis
Ranunculus pinguis can be found in moist meadows and grasslands in Europe and Asia.
Ranunculus pinguis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus pinguis?
Ranunculus pinguis
What is the common name of Ranunculus pinguis?
Pinguis Buttercup
What is the family of Ranunculus pinguis?
Ranunculaceae
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 ajanense,
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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,