Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
subglaucescens
ID:
462985

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nannf.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 153 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462317

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Goldcup

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Description

Ranunculus subglaucescens (also called 'Mountain Buttercup', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to the mountains of Europe and the Caucasus, and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes. It has yellow, cup-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus subglaucescens 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 subglaucescens 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 subglaucescens can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ranunculus subglaucescens

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

Ranunculus subglaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus subglaucescens?

Ranunculus subglaucescens

What is the common name of Ranunculus subglaucescens?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus subglaucescens?

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

John Axel Nannfeldt (1904-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nannf.' 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:964592-1: Based on the initial data import