Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
waziristanicus
ID:
462782

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

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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.

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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

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

Mohammad Nazeer Chaudhri (1932-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaudhri' in the authors string.
Rizwana Aleem Qureshi (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qureshi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941254-1: Based on the initial data import