Round-leaved crowfoot (Ranunculus omiophyllus, Fl. Napol. 4: 338 (1830))

Family: Ranunculaceae

Author: Ten.

Bibliography: Fl. Napol. 4: 338 (1830)

Year: 1830

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Ranunculus

Vegetable: False

Observations: W. Europe to SW. Italy, Algeria

Description

Round-leaved crowfoot, known scientifically as Ranunculus omiophyllus, is a fascinating plant species belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. First documented formally in 1830 within the pages of “Flora Napolitana,” Volume 4, by the botanist Tenore, this plant has intrigued botanists and naturalists for nearly two centuries.

The natural habitat of Round-leaved crowfoot extends widely across Western Europe, reaching from southwestern Italy to parts of Algeria in North Africa. This broad geographical range signifies its adaptability to varied climatic conditions and environments.

One of the distinguishing characteristics of Ranunculus omiophyllus is its round leaves, which set it apart from other members of the Ranunculus genus. These rounded leaves not only lend the plant its common name but also serve as a unique identifier for plant enthusiasts and researchers.

Typically found in moist environments, Round-leaved crowfoot thrives in wet meadows, along stream banks, and in other damp locales, where it can often be observed adding vibrant splashes of green to the landscape. The plant’s affinity for such environments underscores its ecological role in maintaining wetland health and supporting biodiversity.

Overall, Round-leaved crowfoot is a notable member of the buttercup family, contributing to the rich tapestry of plant life in its native regions. Its study and preservation continue to be of interest to botanists, highlighting the enduring significance of historical botanical works like those of Tenore and the ongoing importance of plant conservation efforts.

Common Names

Eng: round-leaved crowfoot, lenormand’s water crowfoot
Deu: westlicher wasserhahnenfuss
Nld: drijvende waterranonkel
Fra: renoncule de lenormand
Cym: crafanc-y-frân y rhostir, egyllt dwfrdrig, egyllt y rhosdir
En: Round-leaved Crowfoot, Lenormand’s Water Crowfoot
Nl: Drijvende waterranonkel
Fr: Renoncule de lenormand, Grenouillette de Lenormand
De: Westlicher Wasserhahnenfuss, Westlicher Wasserhahnenfuß
It: Ranuncolo ederaceo, Ranuncolo di Lenormand
Cy: Crafanc-y-Frân y Rhostir, Egyllt Dwfrdrig, Egyllt y Rhosdir
: Round-leaved crowfoot

Synonyms

• Ranunculus reniformis (N.H.F.Desp.)
• Batrachium hederaceum var. omoiophyllum ((Ten.) Nyman)
• Batrachium coenosum ((Guss.) Nyman)
• Ranunculus hederaceus var. coenosus ((Guss.) Coss.)
• Ranunculus coenosus (Guss.)
• Batrachium lenormandii ((F.W.Schultz) F.W.Schultz)
• Ranunculus hederaceus subsp. coenosus ((Guss.) Nyman)
• Ranunculus homoeophyllus (Freyn)
• Batrachium hederaceum subsp. coenosum ((Guss.) Nyman)
• Ranunculus aquatilis var. omiophyllus ((Ten.) Wallr.)
• Batrachium omiophyllum ((Ten.) C.D.K.Cook)
• Batrachium lutarium (Revel)
• Ranunculus lenormandii var. lutarius ((Revel) P.Fourn.)
• Ranunculus lenormandii (F.W.Schultz)
• Ranunculus lenormandii subsp. lutarius ((Revel) Cout.)
• Ranunculus hederaceus subsp. omiophyllus ((Ten.) Cout.)
• Ranunculus hederaceus subsp. lenormandii ((F.W.Schultz) Bonnier & Layens)
• Batrachium lenormandii subsp. lutarium ((Revel) Corb.)
• Ranunculus hederaceus var. omiophyllus ((Ten.) P.Fourn.)

Distribution

• Algeria (native)
• France (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Italy (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Spain (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jun 14, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 4, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Kévin POUNOT (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 1, 2020 by Michel Cramois (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 10, 2022 by Lars P (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Apr 15, 2019 by Tela Botanica − José Luis Romero Rego (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 15, 2019 by Tela Botanica − José Luis Romero Rego (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 15, 2019 by Tela Botanica − José Luis Romero Rego (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 19, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Joseph THIRY (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 23, 2022 by Simple Pleasures (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Aug 15, 2002 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken May 20, 2005 by Tela Botanica − Julien BARATAUD (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 15, 2019 by Tela Botanica − José Luis Romero Rego (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Aug 15, 2002 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2002 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Apr 30, 1863 by Tela Botanica − Herbier PONTARLIER-MARICHAL (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 19, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Joseph THIRY (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Apr 15, 2019 by Tela Botanica − José Luis Romero Rego (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Apr 15, 2019 by Tela Botanica − José Luis Romero Rego (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 4, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Kévin POUNOT (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3931022)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:713371-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ranunculus omiophyllus Ten.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 5.5

Ph minimum: 5.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 9

Bloom months: [‘apr’, ‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’]

Soil nutriments: 3