Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
sericeus
ID:
462884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Banks & Sol.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Aleppo , ed. 2, 2: 254 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462216

Common Names

  • Sericeus Buttercup
  • Sericeus Crowfoot
  • Sericeus Ranunculus

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Description

Ranunculus sericeus (also called Silky Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with five petals. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and other damp habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus sericeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus sericeous var. chrysanthus Mobayen & Z.Maleki

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus sericeus has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus sericeus can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Where to Find Ranunculus sericeus

Ranunculus sericeus is native to Europe and surrounding areas.

Ranunculus sericeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus sericeus?

Ranunculus sericeus

What is the common name of Ranunculus sericeus?

Silky Buttercup

What type of plant is Ranunculus sericeus?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:713810-1: Based on the initial data import