Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
998028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plocek

Source:
rjp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 25: 402 (1990 publ. 1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000997366

Common Names

  • Decurrens Mantle
  • Decurrens Lady's Mantle
  • Lady's Mantle

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Description

Alchemilla decurrens (also called Decurrent Lady's Mantle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Caucasus and Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alchemilla decurrens is used as an astringent and antiseptic. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It can also be used to reduce inflammation and to treat wounds and cuts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchemilla decurrens has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla decurrens is a deciduous perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring.

Where to Find Alchemilla decurrens

Alchemilla decurrens can be found in the Caucasus region, from Turkey to the Caucasus Mountains.

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-27293: Based on the initial data import
Alexandr Plocek (1944-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plocek' in the authors string.