Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
retusatus
ID:
463857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 151 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463189

Common Names

  • Blunt-fruited Buttercup
  • Blunt-fruited Crowfoot
  • Blunt-fruited Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus retusatus (also called Blunt-toothed Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous species of the Ranunculus genus. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus retusatus 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 retusatus 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 retusatus

Ranunculus retusatus is found in the western United States and Canada. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.

Ranunculus retusatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus retusatus?

Ranunculus retusatus

What is the common name of Ranunculus retusatus?

Retuse Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus retusatus?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Erik Julin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julin' 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:964533-1: Based on the initial data import