Status:
valid
Authors:
Qureshi & Chaudhri
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Pakistan Syst. 4: 158 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462114
Common Names
- Waziristanicus Buttercup
- Waziristanicus Crowfoot
- Waziristanicus Meadow Buttercup
Description
Ranunculus waziristanicus (also called 'Waziristan Buttercup', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus waziristanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus waziristanicus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a small, white root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus waziristanicus 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 waziristanicus
Ranunculus waziristanicus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.
Ranunculus waziristanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus waziristanicus?
Ranunculus waziristanicus
What is the common name of Ranunculus waziristanicus?
Waziristan buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus waziristanicus?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed 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
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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,