Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
hendrickxii
ID:
998076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman & Balle

Source:
rjp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 22: 87 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000997414

Common Names

  • Hendrickxii Lady's Mantle
  • Hendrickxii Alchemilla
  • Hendrickxii Lady's Mantle

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Description

Alchemilla hendrickxii (also called Hendrickx's Lady's Mantle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and grows in meadows, grasslands, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Alchemilla hendrickxii has been used as a traditional herbal remedy for treating menstrual cramps, diarrhea, and indigestion. It has also been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alchemilla hendrickxii are small, yellow-green in colour and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla hendrickxii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but may require more frequent watering. It can be propagated by dividing the rootball in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late summer. It is a short-lived plant and may need to be replaced every few years.

Where to Find Alchemilla hendrickxii

Alchemilla hendrickxii can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern 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

Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:720635-1: Based on the initial data import