Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
tenebrosus
ID:
462663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 154 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461995

Common Names

  • Dark-flowered Buttercup
  • Tenebrous Buttercup
  • Mountain Buttercup

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Description

Ranunculus tenebrosus (also called 'Tenebrosus 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 tenebrosus 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 tenebrosus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus tenebrosus 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 tenebrosus

Ranunculus tenebrosus can be found in meadows and grasslands in Europe.

Ranunculus tenebrosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus tenebrosus?

Ranunculus tenebrosus

What is the common name of Ranunculus tenebrosus?

Tenebrous Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus tenebrosus?

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

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

Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' 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:964613-1: Based on the initial data import