Status:
valid
Authors:
Pawł.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bull. Int. Acad. Polon. Sci., Cl. Sci. Math., Sér. B 1, Bot. 1: 311 (1951 publ. 1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018636
Common Names
- Gorcensis Lady's Mantle
- Gorcensis Lady's Mantle
- Alchemilla
Description
Alchemilla gorcensis (also called Gorc alchemilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to the Caucasus and northern Iran. It is a small perennial herb with yellow flowers and toothed leaves. It typically grows in rocky, mountainous areas and is often found in meadows and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Alchemilla gorcensis 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 gorcensis are yellow, with five petals and numerous stamens. The seeds are small, dark, and round. The seedlings are small and have three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alchemilla gorcensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Alchemilla gorcensis
Alchemilla gorcensis can be found in the alpine regions of 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,