Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
tridentifer
ID:
462186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461518

Common Names

  • Tridentifer Buttercup
  • Tridentifer Crowfoot
  • Tridentifer Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus tridentifer (also called 'Three-toothed Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and North America. It has bright yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodland edges, and alpine slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus tridentifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus tridentifer is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus tridentifer is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. The plant will self-seed if not deadheaded.

Where to Find Ranunculus tridentifer

Ranunculus tridentifer can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Ranunculus tridentifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus tridentifer?

Ranunculus tridentifer

What is the family of Ranunculus tridentifer?

Ranunceae

What is the common name of Ranunculus tridentifer?

Sharp-lobed Buttercup

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:964627-1: Based on the initial data import