Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
prolixitorus
ID:
463898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 150 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463230

Common Names

  • Prolixitorus Buttercup
  • Prolixitorus Crowfoot
  • Prolixitorus Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus prolixitorus (also called 'Tall Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 90 cm in height. It has yellow flowers with five petals and is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus prolixitorus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus prolixitorus is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus prolixitorus is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Ranunculus prolixitorus

Ranunculus prolixitorus is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Ranunculus prolixitorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus prolixitorus?

Ranunculus prolixitorus

What type of plant is Ranunculus prolixitorus?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Ranunculus prolixitorus grow?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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,

References

Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964507-1: Based on the initial data import