Scientific Name: Ranunculus collicola Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: lake augusta buttercup
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Ranunculaceae
Threatened Species Status: Rare
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Rosette herb with stolons and with trifoliate leaves 2-4 cm long.
Flowers: Golden yellow, 5-8mm in diameter, petals with shallow nectary pocket.
Fruit: Achene – seeds turn from green to yellowish and have small beak-like attachment.
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Habitat Notes
Known only from short alpine herbfield around lagoons near Lake Augusta.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Nutrient-poor
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
Distinguished from Ranunculus collinus by the shape of the leaves and the hairiness of the sepal.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Ripe seeds fall if brushed. Heads may contain up to 40 seeds but only 10, on average, may be ripe.
Seed Treatment Method
Cold Some species require exposure to cold before they germinate. These species are best sown in early winter and left to germinate in a shade house.
Seed Treatment Notes
Seed has a 2-3 month after-ripening period. May require stratification.
Cutting & Division Information
Can be grown by division.