Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
saniculifolius
ID:
463943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Viv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Libyc. Spec. : 29 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463275

Common Names

  • Ranunculus saniculifolius
  • Sanicle-leaved Buttercup
  • Sanicle-leaved Crowfoot

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus dubius Freyn [unknown]
  • Ranunculus leontinensis Freyn [unknown]
  • Ranunculus fucoides Freyn [unknown]
  • Ranunculus aquatilis saniculifolius (Viv.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Ranunculus vespertilio Lojac. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus peltatus saniculifolius (Viv.) C.D.K.Cook [unknown]
  • Ranunculus peltatus fucoides (Freyn) Muñoz Garm. [unknown]
  • Batrachium fucoides (Freyn) Holub [unknown]
  • Batrachium tenellum Dumort. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus tenellus Viv. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus saniculifolius (also called 'Sanicle-leaved Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is typically found in meadows, grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus saniculifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus saniculifolius is yellow and has 5-7 petals. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus saniculifolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Ranunculus saniculifolius

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

Ranunculus saniculifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus saniculifolius?

Ranunculus saniculifolius

What is the common name of Ranunculus saniculifolius?

Sanicle-leaved Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus saniculifolius?

Mountain meadows, grassy areas, and rocky slopes

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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