celery-leaf buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
celery-leaf buttercup, scientifically known as Ranunculus sceleratus, is a perennial herb native to North America. Characterized by its deeply divided, celery-like foliage, this plant contains potent protoanemonin. While historically used in folk medicine, its high toxicity requires extreme caution, as contact can cause severe skin irritation and blistering.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Blister Buttercup · Cursed Buttercup · 7 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Hecatonia Scelerata · Batrachium Sceleratum
Names
Common Names
- blister buttercup
- cursed buttercup
- cursed crowfoot
- Celery-Leaved Buttercup
- celery buttercup
- celery-leaf buttercup
- celery-leaf crowfoot
- marsh crowfoot
- poison buttercup
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Ranúnculo de prados y terrenos aguanosos
- Hierba sardonia
- Apio sardonico
- Apio de risa
- Yerba sardónica
- Apio sardónico
- Hecatonia scelerata
- Ranunculus oryzetorum
- Ranúnculo malvado
- Sadónica
- Hecatonia palustris
- Riso sardónico
- Batrachium sceleratum
- Yerba sardonia
- Sardoa malvada
- Sardonia
- Ranunculo de prados y terrenos aguanosos
- Yerba sardonica
- Ranunculo malvado
- Sadonica
- Riso sardonico
- apio sardónico
- sadónica
German:
- Gift-Hahnenfuß
- Gift-Hahnenfuss
- Gifthahnenfuß
- Gifthahnenfuss
- Gift-Hahnenfuß
French:
- Renoncule scélérate
- Renoncule scelerate
- renoncule scélérate
- renoncule scélérate
- Renoncule veneneuse
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ranunculus sceleratusSynonyms
- Hecatonia scelerata
- Batrachium sceleratum
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, its taxonomic placement is completed 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 exhibits a specific distribution across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species is established within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the plant completes its northern range by inhabiting the terrain 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 sceleratus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anemonin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anemonin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anemonin
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Activities
Ranunculus sceleratus 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |