arctic buttercup
Ranunculus hyperboreus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Arctic buttercup, scientifically known as Ranunculus hyperboreus, is a resilient perennial native to the harsh tundra environments of the high Arctic. While primarily known for its striking yellow blooms, this plant possesses unique biochemical properties, offering significant potential in pharmacological research for developing novel medicinal compounds from extreme environments.
Names
Common Names
- arctic buttercup
- boreal buttercup
- far-northern buttercup
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- renoncule hyperboréale
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ranunculus hyperboreusSynonyms
- Ranunculus natans var. intertextus
- Ranunculus purshii var. multifidus
- Ranunculus hyperboreus subsp. intertextus
- Ranunculus radicans var. multifidus
- Ranunculus hyperboreus var. intertextus
- Ranunculus hyperboreus var. tricrenatus
- Ranunculus intertextus
- Ranunculus hyperboreus f. fluitans
- Ranunculus hyperboreus subsp. tricrenatus
- Ranunculus hyperboreus f. integrescens
- Ranunculus sibiricus
- Ranunculus hyperboreus f. turquetilianus
- Ranunculus hyperboreus var. turquetilianus
- Ranunculus hyperboreus var. multifidus
- Ranunculus hyperboreus var. europaeus
- Ranunculus hyperboreus var. orientalis
- Ranunculus tricrenatus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it falls under the family Ranunculaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 is primarily found within the extreme northern reaches of the European continent. Its distribution is heavily concentrated across the Arctic and subarctic landscapes of Northern Europe. Specifically, it can be located in the territories of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Furthermore, its presence extends to the remote, icy archipelago of Svalbard. These specific regions define the unique geographical range where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Svalbard | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
Activities
Ranunculus hyperboreus has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticarcinogenic, Antioxidant, Antiprotozoal.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |