Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
sphaerospermus
ID:
462823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & C.I.Blanche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 6 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462155

Common Names

  • Sphaerospermus Buttercup
  • Sphaerospermus Ranunculus
  • Sphaerospermus Crowfoot

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Synonyms

  • Batrachium sphaerospermum (Boiss. & C.I.Blanche) Iranshahr [unknown]
  • Ranunculus peltatus sphaerospermus (Boiss. & Blanche) Meikle [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus sphaerospermus (also called 'Roundseed 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 sphaerospermus 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 sphaerospermus 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 sphaerospermus 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 sphaerospermus

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

Ranunculus sphaerospermus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus sphaerospermus?

Ranunculus sphaerospermus

What is the common name of Ranunculus sphaerospermus?

Roundseed Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus sphaerospermus?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2525384: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Charles Isodore Blanche (1823-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.I.Blanche' in the authors string.