Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
boleslai
ID:
1019551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pawł.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 1: 49 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018889

Common Names

  • Boleslai Mantle
  • Lady's Mantle
  • Nine Hooks

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Description

Alchemilla boleslai (also called Boleslaw's lady's mantle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe and western Asia. It is a low-growing perennial herb growing to 10–30 cm tall, with deeply-lobed leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, sunny places, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Alchemilla boleslai is a species of flowering plant in the rose family that is native to Europe. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alchemilla boleslai are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have reddish-brown stems and light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla boleslai is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or outdoors in a prepared seed bed. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Alchemilla boleslai

Alchemilla boleslai can be found in Europe.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-9746: Based on the initial data import
Bogumił Pawłowski (1898-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pawł.' in the authors string.