Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
urbicola
ID:
464096

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fagerstr. & G.Kvist) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 156 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463428

Common Names

  • Urbicola Buttercup
  • Alpine Meadow-Buttercup
  • Mountain Meadow-Buttercup

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Description

Ranunculus urbicola (also called ‘Urban Buttercup’, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows in sandy soils. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus urbicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus urbicola has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus urbicola is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. Plant divisions in moist, well-drained soil and water regularly until established.

Where to Find Ranunculus urbicola

Ranunculus urbicola is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams.

Ranunculus urbicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus urbicola?

Ranunculus urbicola

What is the common name of Ranunculus urbicola?

Urban Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus urbicola?

Urban areas

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

Lars Fjalar Fagerström (1914-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fagerstr.' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
Gustav Kvist (b.1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kvist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964636-1: Based on the initial data import