Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
462821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462153

Common Names

  • Spectacular Buttercup
  • Spectacular Ranunculus
  • Spectacular Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus spectabilis (also called '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 spectabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus spectabilis 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 spectabilis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in autumn or early spring, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in a new location.

Where to Find Ranunculus spectabilis

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

Ranunculus spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus spectabilis?

Ranunculus spectabilis

What is the common name of Ranunculus spectabilis?

Showy Buttercup

What type of plant is Ranunculus spectabilis?

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

Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964576-1: Based on the initial data import