Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fagerstr. & G.Kvist) Ericsson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 156 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461936
Common Names
- Varrangerensis Buttercup
- Ranunculus varangerensis
- Ranunculus varangerensis var. varangerensis
Synonyms
- Ranunculus auricomus varangerensis Fagerstr. & G.Kvist [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus varangerensis (also called Varanger Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a sprawling growth habit and its leaves are deeply lobed. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus varangerensis has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus varangerensis is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus varangerensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is prone to wind damage. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided every few years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Ranunculus varangerensis
Ranunculus varangerensis is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in moist meadows, woods, and wet places.
Ranunculus varangerensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus varangerensis?
Ranunculus varangerensis
What is the family of Ranunculus varangerensis?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Ranunculus varangerensis native to?
Central and Eastern Europe
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
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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,