Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
stylosus
ID:
462996

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.D.Wilson & Garn.-Jones

Source:
ksu

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 21: 341 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462328

Common Names

  • Ranunculus stylosus
  • Stylosus Buttercup
  • Stylosus Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus stylosus (also called Slender-fruited Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Europe and grows in dry grasslands, meadows and pastures. It has yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus stylosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus stylosus is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus stylosus can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Ranunculus stylosus

Ranunculus stylosus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Ranunculus stylosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus stylosus?

Ranunculus stylosus

What is the common name of Ranunculus stylosus?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus stylosus?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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

Hugh Wilson (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.D.Wilson' in the authors string.
Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902887-1: Based on the initial data import