Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunkel
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Webbia 65: 200 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747105
Common Names
- Plavensis Buttercup
- Plavensis Ranunculus
- Plavensis Crowfoot
Description
Ranunculus plavensis (also called Plaven’s Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus plavensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus plavensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have round, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus plavensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Ranunculus plavensis
Ranunculus plavensis is native to the Andes and can be found in the wild in this region.
Ranunculus plavensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus plavensis?
Ranunculus plavensis
What is the family of Ranunculus plavensis?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Ranunculus plavensis found?
Albania
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,