Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
crassicaulis
ID:
1019769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 14: 155 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019107

Common Names

  • Alchemilla crassicaulis
  • Broad-Stemmed Lady's Mantle
  • Broad-Stemmed Lady's-Mantle

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Description

Alchemilla crassicaulis (also called Thick-stemmed Lady's Mantle, among many other common names) is a species of Alchemilla in the Rosaceae family. It is a perennial herb that typically grows to 30–60 cm tall. It is native to Europe and western Asia, but has been widely introduced elsewhere. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodland, scrub, and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Alchemilla crassicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin problems, wounds, and burns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchemilla crassicaulis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla crassicaulis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Alchemilla crassicaulis

Alchemilla crassicaulis can be found in Europe and Asia. It is typically found in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

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-9949: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.