Status:
valid
Authors:
Lourteig
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 11: 129 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282938
Common Names
- Ranunculus sandwithii
- Sandwith's Buttercup
- Sandwithii Buttercup
Description
Ranunculus sandwithii (also called Sandwith's Buttercup, among many other common names) is an herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 30 cm in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus sandwithii is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture-making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus sandwithii has yellow flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus sandwithii is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Ranunculus sandwithii
Ranunculus sandwithii is native to India and can be found in the Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests biome.
Ranunculus sandwithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus sandwithii?
Ranunculus sandwithii
What is the family of Ranunculus sandwithii?
Ranunculaceae
What is the habitat of Ranunculus sandwithii?
Mountainous regions
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,