Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
effusa
ID:
1019484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buser

Source:
rjp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Cat. Fl. Valais. : 128 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018822

Common Names

  • Diffuse Lady's Mantle
  • Diffuse Nine Hooks
  • Diffuse Water Dock

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Description

Alchemilla effusa (also called Spreading Lady's Mantle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are ovate and serrated, and the flowers are yellow and clustered in small corymbs.

Uses & Benefits

Alchemilla effusa is a species of lady's mantle which is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, menstrual cramps, and skin conditions. It is also used as a natural dye and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchemilla effusa has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla effusa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Alchemilla effusa

Alchemilla effusa 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-9683: Based on the initial data import
Robert Buser (1857-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buser' in the authors string.