Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
pulchellus
ID:
463840

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 333 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463172

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Small-flowered Buttercup

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus nephelogenes Edgew. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus moorcroftianus D.Don [unknown]
  • Ranunculus longicaulis nephelogenes (Edgew.) L.Liu [unknown]
  • Ranunculus longicaulis pulchellus (C.A.Mey.) Gubanov [unknown]
  • Ranunculus longicaulis pulchellus (C.A.Mey.) Gubanov [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pulchellus pulchellus [unknown]
  • Ranunculus affinis tibeticus Maxim. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus flammula D.Don [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pulchellus tibeticus (Maxim.) Yonek. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus pulchellus (also called Lesser Spearwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with bright yellow flowers that grows in shallow water. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus pulchellus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being boiled and used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus pulchellus var. stracheyanus (Maxim.) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus pulchellus is a yellow-green, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with five toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus pulchellus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, but prefers moist, fertile soils. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming and to prevent self-seeding.

Where to Find Ranunculus pulchellus

Ranunculus pulchellus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey. It is a common weed in grassy areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, roadsides and waste areas.

Ranunculus pulchellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus pulchellus?

Ranunculus pulchellus

What is the common name of Ranunculus pulchellus?

Lesser Celandine

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus pulchellus?

Woodlands, meadows, and grasslands

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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