Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
demissa
ID:
1019540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buser

Source:
rjp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 2: 96 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018878

Common Names

  • Demiss Lady's Mantle
  • Demiss Alchemilla
  • Alchemilla demissa

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Description

Alchemilla demissa (also called creeping 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 demissa 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 demissa 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 demissa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkan region. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate within a few weeks. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Alchemilla demissa

Alchemilla demissa 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-9735: Based on the initial data import
Robert Buser (1857-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buser' in the authors string.