Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
sparsipubescens
ID:
462839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Demarsin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 152 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462171

Common Names

  • Sparsipubescens Buttercup
  • Sparsipubescens Ranunculus
  • Sparsipubescens Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus sparsipubescens (also called 'Sparse-haired Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist meadows, grassy areas, and along roadsides. It has bright yellow flowers with five petals and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus sparsipubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus sparsipubescens has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus sparsipubescens is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be sown in the spring in a sterile, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Ranunculus sparsipubescens

Ranunculus sparsipubescens can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Ranunculus sparsipubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus sparsipubescens?

Ranunculus sparsipubescens

What is the common name of Ranunculus sparsipubescens?

Sparsely-hairy Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus sparsipubescens?

Meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe and western Asia

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

Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
J.-P. Demarsin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Demarsin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964575-1: Based on the initial data import