Ranunculus tehuelchicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tehuelchicus
ID:
1410802
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christenh. & Byng
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.219444444. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423267
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus tehuelchicus (also called Tehuelche buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus tehuelchicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a component of rock gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus tehuelchicus has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals and 5 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus tehuelchicus is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Ranunculus tehuelchicus
Ranunculus tehuelchicus can be found in the temperate regions of South America.
Ranunculus tehuelchicus FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Ranunculus tehuelchicus?
Ranunculus tehuelchicus prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0
What is the optimal temperature for Ranunculus tehuelchicus?
Ranunculus tehuelchicus prefers temperatures between 65-75°F
What is the optimal light requirement for Ranunculus tehuelchicus?
Ranunculus tehuelchicus prefers full sun to partial shade
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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77184464-1: Based on the initial data import