Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
polyanthemos
ID:
464175

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 554 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463507

Common Names

  • Crowfoot
  • Buttercup
  • Spearwort

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus ambiguus Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus binatiformis (A.Nyár.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ranunculus meyerianus Rupr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pseudoparviflorus H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus polyanthemos (also called 'Many-Flowered Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus polyanthemos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds, and is also used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus polyanthemos sub. thomasii (Ten.) Tutin
Ranunculus polyanthemos sub. polyanthomoides Ahlfv.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus polyanthemos flower is yellow with five petals, the seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus polyanthemos can be propagated by seed or division. When sowing seed, sow in early spring in a cold frame. When dividing, divide in early spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Ranunculus polyanthemos

Ranunculus polyanthemos can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, including Hungary, Austria, and Romania.

Ranunculus polyanthemos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus polyanthemos?

Ranunculus polyanthemos

What is the common name of Ranunculus polyanthemos?

Many-flowered Buttercup

What is the family of Ranunculus polyanthemos?

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

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,

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