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Scientific Name:Ranunculus stagnalis Vernacular Name:Ingirarubanda, Kazingashya Family name :Ranunculaceae Geographic Distribution:altitude Prairie 1600 t0 2400m above sea level
Herb with little branched stems that are fragile. Leaves pinnately or palmately –partite, segments 3-fid or incised, with lanceolate or oblong teeth. Early flowers small or rather stout curv lateral peduncles. Yellow flowers
In Rwanda it is used against coughing, and for vomitiing. In East Africa, leaf juice is used for the treatment of hepatic diseases by the Elgon Maasai.
