Status:
valid
Authors:
Fresen.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Mus. Senckenberg. 2: 271 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461991
Common Names
- Tembensis Buttercup
- Tembensis Meadow Buttercup
- Tembensis Meadow Crowfoot
Synonyms
- Ranunculus dertropodius Steud. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
- Ranunculus stenocarpus Steud. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus tembensis (also called 'Tembensis Buttercup', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with five petals and numerous stamens.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus tembensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus tembensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus tembensis is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 12 inches in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by division of the root ball or by seed. It is a drought-tolerant plant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Ranunculus tembensis
Ranunculus tembensis can be found in meadows and grasslands in Europe.
Ranunculus tembensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus tembensis?
Ranunculus tembensis
What is the common name of Ranunculus tembensis?
Tembensis Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus tembensis?
Grasslands, meadows, 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
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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,