Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
rubroviolaceus
ID:
464033

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463365

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Meadow Buttercup

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Description

Ranunculus rubroviolaceus (also called Red-Violet Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the western United States and Canada and is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus rubroviolaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus rubroviolaceus is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus rubroviolaceus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Ranunculus rubroviolaceus

Ranunculus rubroviolaceus can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Ranunculus rubroviolaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus rubroviolaceus?

Ranunculus rubroviolaceus

Where is Ranunculus rubroviolaceus found?

Ranunculus rubroviolaceus is found in the United States, primarily in the western states.

What is the habitat of Ranunculus rubroviolaceus?

Ranunculus rubroviolaceus is found in moist, shady areas, such as in deciduous forests and along streams.

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:964551-1: Based on the initial data import