Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
uncinatus
ID:
1130019

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don ex G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 35 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129357

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Hooked Buttercup

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Description

Ranunculus uncinatus (also called Hooked Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are divided into three to five lobes. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus uncinatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and rock gardens. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus uncinatus has bright yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus uncinatus can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot with moist soil. The plant should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ranunculus uncinatus

Ranunculus uncinatus is native to the western United States and can be found in moist meadows and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-27100597: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.