Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 8 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463313
Common Names
- Buttercup
- Crowfoot
- Meadow Buttercup
Description
Ranunculus sartorianus (also called Sartor's buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus sartorianus 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 sartorianus is a yellow-green star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus sartorianus is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Ranunculus sartorianus
Ranunculus sartorianus is found in the western United States and Canada. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Ranunculus sartorianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus sartorianus?
Ranunculus sartorianus
What is the common name of Ranunculus sartorianus?
Sartor's Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus sartorianus?
Mountain meadows and grassy 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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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,