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Blister Buttercup

Ranunculus sceleratus

Least Concern

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The Blister Buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus) is a species in the genus Ranunculus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Zimbabwe), Asia (Georgia, Pakistan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ranunculales (Ranunculales)

Species

Ranunculus sceleratus (Blister Buttercup)

Names in Other Languages

French renoncule scélérate

German Gift-Hahnenfuss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blister Buttercup?

The scientific name of Blister Buttercup is Ranunculus sceleratus. It belongs to the genus Ranunculus.

What is the conservation status of Blister Buttercup?

Blister Buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blister Buttercup live?

Blister Buttercup is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Zimbabwe), Asia (Georgia, Pakistan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal.

What family does Blister Buttercup belong to?

Blister Buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus) belongs to the genus Ranunculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranunculaceae.

Is Blister Buttercup endangered?

No, Blister Buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blister Buttercup belong to?

Blister Buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Blister Buttercup?

The closest relatives of Blister Buttercup in the genus Ranunculus include Aconite-leaved Buttercup, Adder's-tongue Spearwort, Allen's Buttercup, arctic buttercup, Azores buttercup.