Status:
valid
Authors:
Opiz
Source:
rjp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Oekon.-Techn. Fl. Böhm. [Berchtold & al.] 2(1): 15. 1838 [Aug-Sep 1838]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001012012
Common Names
- Alchemilla acutiloba
- Sharp-Leaved Lady's Mantle
- Sharp Lady's Mantle
Description
Alchemilla acutiloba (also called Sharp-leaved Lady's Mantle, among many other common names) is a deciduous herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers. It is native to the eastern United States and typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Alchemilla acutiloba is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alchemilla acutiloba are yellow and have five petals. The fruits are small, yellow drupes. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alchemilla acutiloba is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a desired shape and size. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Alchemilla acutiloba
Alchemilla acutiloba can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Species in the Alchemilla genus
Alchemilla filicaulis,
Alchemilla volkensii,
Alchemilla velebitica,
Alchemilla faroensis,
Alchemilla hybrida,
Alchemilla veronicae,
Alchemilla amphisericea,
Alchemilla supina,
Alchemilla erythropodoides,
Alchemilla rubricaulis,
Alchemilla firma,
Alchemilla cornucopioides,
Alchemilla floribunda,
Alchemilla glabra,
Alchemilla wichurae,
Alchemilla samuelssonii,
Alchemilla taurica,
Alchemilla cuneata,
Alchemilla lanuginosa,
Alchemilla marcailhouorum,
Alchemilla jailae,
Alchemilla alpigena,
Alchemilla tredecimloba,
Alchemilla xanthochlora,
Alchemilla glomerulans,
Alchemilla hypochlora,
Alchemilla heteroschista,
Alchemilla rubens,
Alchemilla omalophylla,
Alchemilla pachyphylla,
Alchemilla tianschanica,
Alchemilla laeticolor,
Alchemilla humilicaulis,
Alchemilla sanguinolenta,
Alchemilla lipschitzii,
Alchemilla purpurascens,
Alchemilla diglossa,
Alchemilla biquadrata,
Alchemilla transiliensis,
Alchemilla fontinalis,
Alchemilla sauri,
Alchemilla pogonophora,
Alchemilla urceolata,
Alchemilla frondosa,
Alchemilla psilocaula,
Alchemilla pilosiplica,
Alchemilla smirnovii,
Alchemilla capillacea,
Alchemilla laeta,
Alchemilla circassica,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala,
Acaena antarctica,
Acaena argentea,
Acaena boliviana,
Acaena buchananii,
Acaena echinata,
Acaena agnipila,
Acaena cylindristachya,
Acaena confertissima,
Acaena eupatoria,
Acaena integerrima,
Acaena leptacantha,
Acaena ovina,
Acaena magellanica,
Acaena masafuerana,
Acaena patagonica,
Acaena tenera,
Acaena platyacantha,
Acaena pumila,
Acaena splendens,
Acaena stricta,
Acaena stangii,
Acaena trifida,
Acaena pallida,
Acaena caespitosa,
Acaena saccaticupula,
Acaena subincisa,
Acaena hirsutula,
Acaena fissistipula,
Acaena glabra,
Acaena tesca,
Acaena juvenca,
Acaena emittens,
Acaena dumicola,
Acaena profundeincisa,
Acaena minor,
Acaena alpina,
Acaena montana,
Acaena myriophylla,
Acaena poeppigiana,
Acaena anserovina,
Acaena sericea,
Acaena latebrosa,
Acaena sarmentosa,
Acaena elongata,
Acaena exigua,
Acaena rorida,
Acaena novae-zelandiae,
Acaena pinnatifida,
Acaena inermis,