Ranunculus reflexus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reflexus
ID:
463834
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garn.-Jones
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25: 126 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463166
Common Names
- Ranunculus reflexus
- Reflexed Buttercup
- Reflexed Crowfoot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus reflexus (also called Reflexed Meadow Buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus reflexus 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus reflexus is a bright yellow, five-petaled star with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, round, and green with a single, long, thin stem.
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Ranunculus reflexus 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 reflexus
Ranunculus reflexus 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 reflexus FAQ
What are the common names for Ranunculus reflexus?
Reflexed buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus reflexus?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woods
What is the flowering period of Ranunculus reflexus?
April to June
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
Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940967-1: Based on the initial data import