Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
pratensis
ID:
464184

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Delic. Prag. : 9 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463516

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Gold Cup

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus aeolicus Lojac. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus pratensis (also called meadow buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus pratensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus pratensis 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 pratensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Ranunculus pratensis

Ranunculus pratensis is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Ranunculus pratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus pratensis?

Ranunculus pratensis

What type of plant is Ranunculus pratensis?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the bloom time of Ranunculus pratensis?

Late spring to early summer

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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