Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Dauphin. Échange Pl. , sér. 2, 3: 101 (1891 publ. 1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006941
Common Names
- Grey Lady's Mantle
- Common Lady's Mantle
- Cinerea Lady's Mantle
Description
Alchemilla cinerea (also called grey lady's mantle, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has yellow flowers and red, edible fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Alchemilla cinerea is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for ornamental purposes in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Alchemilla cinerea var. geranioides (Rolfe) Hauman et Balle
Alchemilla cinerea var. uhligii Engl.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Alchemilla cinerea has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark and glossy. The seedlings are small and have three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alchemilla cinerea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-7.
Where to Find Alchemilla cinerea
Alchemilla cinerea is native to the western United States and is typically found in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and trails.
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,