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
- bulbous buttercup
- Bulbous Crowsfoot
- Cuckoo-buds
- St. Anthony's turnip
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 bulbosusSynonyms
- Ranunculastrum bulbosum
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anemonin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Protoanemonin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ranunculin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anemonin
- Dr. Duke
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Protoanemonin
- Dr. Duke
Ranunculin
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |