Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Ranunculus
candlenut पेड़
In German
Ranunkel
Candlenut Baum
In French
Ranunculus
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
ranúnculo
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Ranunculus
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Ranunculales
Malpighiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Ranunculus and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Candlenut. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Candlenut has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ranunculus and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Candlenut
Season and care of Ranunculus and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Candlenut Physical Information
Ranunculus and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Candlenut are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Ranunculus and Candlenut
Care of Ranunculus and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.