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Creeping buttercup

Ranunculus repens

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ranunculales (Ranunculales)

Species

Ranunculus repens (Creeping buttercup)

Names in Other Languages

French renoncule rampante

German Kriechender Hahnenfuss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping buttercup?

The scientific name of Creeping buttercup is Ranunculus repens. It belongs to the genus Ranunculus.

What is the conservation status of Creeping buttercup?

Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Creeping buttercup live?

Creeping buttercup is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland.

What family does Creeping buttercup belong to?

Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) belongs to the genus Ranunculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranunculaceae.

Is Creeping buttercup endangered?

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

What kingdom does Creeping buttercup belong to?

Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Creeping buttercup?

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