Ranunculaceae

Ranunculaceae or the buttercup family is a family of over 2,000 known species of flowering plants in 43 genera, distributed worldwide.

The largest genera are Ranunculus (600 species), Delphinium (365), Thalictrum (330), Clematis (325), and Aconitum (300).

Description

Ranunculaceae are mostly herbaceous annuals or perennials, but some woody climbers (such as Clematis) or shrubs. Most members of the family have bisexual flowers which can be showy or inconspicuous. The family is noted for its many garden ornamentals and poisonous species.

Taxonomy

The family Ranunculaceae sensu stricto is one of seven families in the order Ranunculales within the eudicots according to the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification.

Distribution and habitat

The family is cosmopolitan, occurring in temperate and subtropical climates (rarely in the tropics). Most species are found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Uses

Many genera are well known for their ornamental flowers, cultivated in gardens for their showy, often fragrant flowers.

See also

• List of Ranunculaceae genera

References

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External links

• Ranunculaceae in L. Watson and M.J. Dallwitz (1992 onwards). The families of flowering plants: descriptions, illustrations, identification, information retrieval. Version: 3 May 2006. http://delta-intkey.com

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