Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
uryuensis
ID:
1322517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kadota

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 87: 379 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334971

Common Names

  • Uryuensis Ranunculus
  • Uryu Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus Uryuensis

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Description

Ranunculus uryuensis (also called Uryu buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Japan. It is a perennial herb with basal leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus uryuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus uryuensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus uryuensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of the plant and divide them into smaller clumps. Replant the divided clumps in a sunny or partially shaded location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Ranunculus uryuensis

Ranunculus uryuensis is native to Japan. It can be found in moist montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Ranunculus uryuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus uryuensis?

Ranunculus uryuensis

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus uryuensis?

Tropical montane forests

What is the flower color of Ranunculus uryuensis?

White

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

Yuichi Kadota (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kadota' in the authors string.