Ranunculus bulbosus
Ranunculus bulbosus, commonly known as the bulbous buttercup, is a charming perennial wildflower native to Europe. Characterized by its bright yellow blossoms and distinctive bulbous roots, it thrives in grassy habitats. While visually striking in meadows, it holds limited medicinal use, primarily serving as an ornamental botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Ranunculus bulbosus
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anemonin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anemonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |