Corn buttercup
Ranunculus arvensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Corn buttercup, scientifically known as Ranunculus arvensis, is a small, annual herb commonly found in disturbed soils and agricultural fields. Characterized by its delicate yellow flowers and finely divided leaves, this plant belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. While visually charming, it contains protoanemonin, making it toxic if ingested.
Names
Common Names
- Corn Buttercup
- corn crowfoot
- field buttercup
- Devil-on-all-sides
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Cynomorbium heterophyllum
- Hericinia arvensis
- Pfundia arvensis
- Ranunculus arvensis var. tuberculatus
- Coronilla de la Virgen
- coronilla de la Virgen
German:
- Acker-Hahnenfuß
- Ackerhahnenfuß
- Ackerhahnenfuss
- Acker-Hahnenfuß
- Ackerhahnenfuss
French:
- Renoncule des champs
- renoncule des champs
- renoncule des champs
- Chausse-trappe des blés
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ranunculus arvensisSynonyms
- Ranunculus arvensis var. inermis
- Ranunculus arvensis subsp. tuberculatus
- Ranunculus arvensis var. multiplex
- Ranunculus arvensis var. reticulatus
- Ranunculus arvensis f. radicans
- Ranunculus arvensis var. echinatissimus
- Ranunculus tuberculatus
- Ranunculus fernandezii
- Ranunculus curvirostratus
- Ranunculus echinatissimus
- Ranunculus echinatus
- Ranunculus segetalis
- Ranunculus reticulatus
- Ranunculus arvensis var. tuberculatus
- Ranunculus arvensis f. tuberculatus
- Hericinia arvensis
- Pachyloma arvense
- Cynomorbium heterophyllum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and is identified by the genus Ranunculus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ranunculus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of Northern Europe. Its distribution can be traced through several specific countries within this northern zone. Specifically, it is found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species is also commonly documented throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range extends further north into the territory of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ranunculus arvensis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineol, Biosol, CARVACROL, Flavonoids, RUTIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Biosol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpinyl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| l-Perillaldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineol
- Natural product research
Biosol
- Natural product research
CARVACROL
- Natural product research
Flavonoids
- BMC research notes
RUTIN
- BMC research notes
Terpinyl acetate
- Natural product research
caffeic acid
- BMC research notes
l-Perillaldehyde
- Natural product research
Activities
Ranunculus arvensis has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticarcinogenic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiprotozoal.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ranunculus arvensis has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, arthritis, asthma, hay fever, psoriasis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hay fever | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil from aerial parts | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |