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river water-crowfoot

Ranunculus fluitans

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Ranunculales (حوذانيات)
Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Species
Ranunculus fluitans (river water-crowfoot)

Names in Other Languages

French renoncule flottante
German Flutender Wasserhahnenfuss

Similar Species in Ranunculus

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shaqeeq
Ranunculus asiaticus
Not Evaluated
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حوذان شوينفرث
Ranunculus schweinfurthii
Endangered
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Azores buttercup
Ranunculus cortusifolius
Not Evaluated
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Blister Flower
Ranunculus bulbosus
Vulnerable
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Bristly Buttercup
Ranunculus pensylvanicus
Not Evaluated
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glacier buttercup
Ranunculus glacialis
Near Threatened
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Goldilocks Buttercup
Ranunculus auricomus
Least Concern
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Blister Buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of river water-crowfoot?
The scientific name of river water-crowfoot is Ranunculus fluitans. It belongs to the genus Ranunculus.
What is the conservation status of river water-crowfoot?
river water-crowfoot (Ranunculus fluitans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does river water-crowfoot live?
river water-crowfoot is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden.
What family does river water-crowfoot belong to?
river water-crowfoot (Ranunculus fluitans) belongs to the genus Ranunculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranunculaceae.
What kingdom does river water-crowfoot belong to?
river water-crowfoot (Ranunculus fluitans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of river water-crowfoot?
The closest relatives of river water-crowfoot in the genus Ranunculus include shaqeeq, حوذان شوينفرث, Azores buttercup, Blister Flower, Bristly Buttercup.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Ranunculus — 20 Species

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shaqeeq
Ranunculus asiaticus
NE 🐾
حوذان شوينفرث
Ranunculus schweinfurthii
EN 🐾
Azores buttercup
Ranunculus cortusifolius
NE 🐾
Blister Flower
Ranunculus bulbosus
VU 🐾
Bristly Buttercup
Ranunculus pensylvanicus
NE 🐾
glacier buttercup
Ranunculus glacialis
NT 🐾
greater spearwort
Ranunculus lingua
NT 🐾
pond water-crowfoot
Ranunculus peltatus
LC 🐾
Hairy buttercup
Ranunculus sardous
LC 🐾
Lesser Spearwort
Ranunculus flammula
LC 🐾
Lobb's aquatic buttercup
Ranunculus lobbii
LC 🐾
Macoun's buttercup
Ranunculus macounii
LC 🐾
water-plantain crowfoot
Ranunculus ambigens
LC 🐾
Goldilocks Buttercup
Ranunculus auricomus
LC 🐾
Blister Buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus
LC
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river water-crowfoot
Ranunculus fluitans
NT
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round-leaved crowfoot
Ranunculus omiophyllus
EX 🐾
Early Buttercup
Ranunculus fascicularis
EX 🐾
Allen's Buttercup
Ranunculus allenii
LC 🐾
Adder's-tongue Spearwort
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius
EN
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