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Persian buttercup

Ranunculus asiaticus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Italy, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇹 Italy 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Ranunculales (キンポウゲ目)
Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Species
Ranunculus asiaticus (Persian buttercup)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese ranúnculo
Arabic shaqeeq

Similar Species in Ranunculus

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Allen's Buttercup
Ranunculus allenii
Least Concern
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Azores buttercup
Ranunculus cortusifolius
Not Evaluated
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Blister Buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus
Least Concern
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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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Adder's-tongue Spearwort
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Persian buttercup?
The scientific name of Persian buttercup is Ranunculus asiaticus. It belongs to the genus Ranunculus.
Where does Persian buttercup live?
Persian buttercup is found in Distributed across Brazil, Italy, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Italy, Taiwan.
What family does Persian buttercup belong to?
Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) belongs to the genus Ranunculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranunculaceae.
What kingdom does Persian buttercup belong to?
Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Persian buttercup?
The closest relatives of Persian buttercup in the genus Ranunculus include Allen's Buttercup, Azores buttercup, Blister Buttercup, Blister Flower, Bristly Buttercup.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Ranunculus — 20 Species

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Allen's Buttercup
Ranunculus allenii
LC 🐾
Azores buttercup
Ranunculus cortusifolius
NE 🐾
Blister Buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus
LC 🐾
Blister Flower
Ranunculus bulbosus
VU 🐾
Bristly Buttercup
Ranunculus pensylvanicus
NE 🐾
glacier buttercup
Ranunculus glacialis
NT 🐾
Goldilocks Buttercup
Ranunculus auricomus
LC 🐾
greater spearwort
Ranunculus lingua
NT 🐾
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
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Persian buttercup
Ranunculus asiaticus
NE
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pond water-crowfoot
Ranunculus peltatus
LC 🐾
river water-crowfoot
Ranunculus fluitans
NT 🐾
round-leaved crowfoot
Ranunculus omiophyllus
EX 🐾
Early Buttercup
Ranunculus fascicularis
EX 🐾
Schweinfurth Buttercup
Ranunculus schweinfurthii
EN 🐾
Adder's-tongue Spearwort
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius
EN
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