Ranunculus multifidus

Ranunculus multifidus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Ranunculus
Species:
R. multifidus
Binomial name
Ranunculus multifidus
Synonyms
List
    • Ranunculus capensis Thunb.
    • Ranunculus forskoehlii DC.
    • Ranunculus madagascariensis Freyn
    • Ranunculus membranaceus Fresen.
    • Ranunculus pinnatus Poir.
    • Ranunculus pubescens Thunb.
    • Ranunculus rutenbergii Freyn
    • Ranunculus udus Freyn
    • Stylurus fistulosus Raf.

Ranunculus multifidus, called the common buttercup in South Africa, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Sub‑Saharan Africa (except West Africa), Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It grows in wet areas. It is used in traditional medicine to treat sores and toothaches.

References

  1. 1 2 "Ranunculus multifidus Forssk". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  2. 1 2 von Staden, L. (2015). "Common Buttercup". National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Retrieved 10 August 2021. Common Names; ... Buttercup Flower (e), ... Wild Buttercup (e)
  3. ↑ Swart, H.; Van Dyk, S.; Malan, S. F. (2002). "The in vitro evaluation of the efficacy of five plants traditionally used for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases". Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie. 21: 19–21. doi:10.4102/satnt.v21i1.223.
  4. ↑ Rakotondrafara, Andriamalala; Rakotondrajaona, Roland; Rakotoarisoa, Marrino; Ratsimbason, Michel; Rasamison, Vincent Emile; Rakotonandrasana, Stephan Richard (December 2018). "Ethnobotany of medicinal plants used by the Zafimaniry clan in Madagascar". The Journal of Phytopharmacology. 7 (6): 483–494. doi:10.31254/phyto.2018.7606.