Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
recens
ID:
462069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
ksu

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Stud. Fl. New Zealand : 13 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461401

Common Names

  • Fresh Buttercup
  • Fresh Crowfoot
  • Fresh Ranunculus

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Description

Ranunculus recens (also called Smooth Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and smooth leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus recens is a perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and is also drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus recens is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus recens is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-12 inches apart when they are 2-3 inches tall.

Where to Find Ranunculus recens

Ranunculus recens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and ditches.

Ranunculus recens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus recens?

Ranunculus recens

What type of plant is Ranunculus recens?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Ranunculus recens?

It is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb

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,