Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
pseudomontanus
ID:
463926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schur

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Verh. Naturf. Vereins Brünn 15(2): 42 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463258

Common Names

  • Ranunculus pseudomontanus
  • False-mountain Buttercup
  • False-mountain Crowfoot

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus montanus pseudomontanus (Schur) Elenevsky & Derv.-Sok. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus pseudomontanus (also called 'Climbing Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 60 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 pseudomontanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus pseudomontanus is yellow and has 5-7 petals. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus pseudomontanus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed in fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Ranunculus pseudomontanus

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

Ranunculus pseudomontanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus pseudomontanus?

Ranunculus pseudomontanus

What is the common name of Ranunculus pseudomontanus?

False Mountain Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus pseudomontanus?

Mountain meadows, grassy areas, 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

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