Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
salasii
ID:
1130867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 154 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001130205

Common Names

  • Salas's Buttercup
  • Salas's Crowfoot
  • Salas's Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus salasii (also called 'Salas' Buttercup', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to China. It has bright yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus salasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus salasii has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus salasii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, moist soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Ranunculus salasii

Ranunculus salasii is native to Peru and can be found in wet meadows and other moist areas.

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

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