Bulbous buttercup

Ranunculus bulbosus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (31 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Bulbous buttercup, scientifically known as Ranunculus bulbosus, is a perennial herbaceous plant characterized by its small, yellow, five-petaled flowers. Native to Europe, it thrives in well-drained soils and grasslands. Historically used in folk medicine, it contains protoanemonin, requiring careful handling due to its potential skin-irritating properties.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Bulbous Buttercup · Bulbous Crowsfoot · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Ranunculastrum Bulbosum

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Ranunculo bulboso
  • Ranúnculo bulboso
  • Hierba velluda
  • Ranúnculo bulboso

German:

  • Knolliger Hahnenfuß
  • Knolliger Hahnenfuss
  • Artengruppe Knolliger Hahnenfuß
  • Knolliger Hahnenfuß

French:

  • renoncule bulbeuse
  • renoncule bulbeuse

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ranunculus bulbosus

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 specific geographical range primarily concentrated within the northern regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing across the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its distribution also extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Norway. Collectively, these locations highlight its preference for northern latitudes.

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 bulbosus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anemonin, Protoanemonin, Ranunculin.

Chemicals reported in Ranunculus bulbosus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Anemonin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Protoanemonin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ranunculin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anemonin

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Protoanemonin

  1. Dr. Duke

Ranunculin

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Ranunculus bulbosus has 27 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Amebicide, Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Antileukemic, Antimitotic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Amebicide Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antibiotic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antimitotic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antimotility Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antimutagenic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antipyretic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiseptic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
tincture Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆