Ranunculus multifidus explained

Ranunculus multifidus, called the common buttercup in South Africa, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae.[1] It is native to SubSaharan Africa (except West Africa), Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.[2] It grows in wet areas.[1] It is used in traditional medicine to treat sores.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Common Buttercup . von Staden . L. . 2015 . National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. . South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) . 10 August 2021 . Common Names; ... Buttercup Flower (e), ... Wild Buttercup (e) .
  2. Web site: Ranunculus multifidus Forssk. . . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 10 August 2021 .
  3. The in vitro evaluation of the efficacy of five plants traditionally used for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases . 2002 . Swart . H. . Van Dyk . S. . Malan . S. F. . Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie . 21 . 19–21 . 10.4102/satnt.v21i1.223 . free .

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