Status:
valid
Authors:
Ten.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (NAP, Neapolitano) 1825: 12 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462103
Common Names
- Velutinus Buttercup
- Velutinus Crowfoot
- Velutinus Meadow Buttercup
Synonyms
- Ranunculus haarbachii De Not. ex Ces. [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus velutinus (also called Velvet Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is an annual herb with erect stems and small, yellow flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus velutinus is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus velutinus is yellow and has a star-shaped corolla. The seed of Ranunculus velutinus is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a white root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus velutinus can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ranunculus velutinus
Ranunculus velutinus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.
Ranunculus velutinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus velutinus?
Ranunculus velutinus
What is the common name of Ranunculus velutinus?
Velvety Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus velutinus?
Meadows, grasslands, and open 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
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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,