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Creeping Spearwort

Ranunculus reptans

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ranunculales (Ranunculales)
Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Species
Ranunculus reptans (Creeping Spearwort)

Names in Other Languages

French Petite Douve rampante
German Ufer-Hahnenfuß

Similar Species in Ranunculus

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ranúnculo
Ranunculus asiaticus
Not Evaluated
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Azores buttercup
Ranunculus cortusifolius
Not Evaluated
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Goldilocks Buttercup
Ranunculus auricomus
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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Blister Buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus
Least Concern
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Allen's Buttercup
Ranunculus allenii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping Spearwort?
The scientific name of Creeping Spearwort is Ranunculus reptans. It belongs to the genus Ranunculus.
What is the conservation status of Creeping Spearwort?
Creeping Spearwort (Ranunculus reptans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Creeping Spearwort live?
Creeping Spearwort is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Creeping Spearwort belong to?
Creeping Spearwort (Ranunculus reptans) belongs to the genus Ranunculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranunculaceae.
Is Creeping Spearwort endangered?
No, Creeping Spearwort (Ranunculus reptans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Creeping Spearwort belong to?
Creeping Spearwort (Ranunculus reptans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Creeping Spearwort?
The closest relatives of Creeping Spearwort in the genus Ranunculus include ranúnculo, Azores buttercup, Goldilocks Buttercup, Blister Flower, Bristly Buttercup.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Ranunculus — 20 Species

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ranúnculo
Ranunculus asiaticus
NE 🐾
Azores buttercup
Ranunculus cortusifolius
NE 🐾
Goldilocks Buttercup
Ranunculus auricomus
LC 🐾
Blister Flower
Ranunculus bulbosus
VU 🐾
Bristly Buttercup
Ranunculus pensylvanicus
NE 🐾
glacier buttercup
Ranunculus glacialis
NT 🐾
Blister Buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus
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 🐾
Allen's Buttercup
Ranunculus allenii
LC 🐾
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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