Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
marginata
ID:
997981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plocek

Source:
rjp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 18: 422 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000997319

Common Names

  • Margined Lady's Mantle
  • Margined Alchemilla
  • Margined Lady's Mantle Alchemilla

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Description

Alchemilla marginata (also called Margined lady's mantle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has long, thin, serrated leaves and produces small, white, pink or red flowers. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alchemilla marginata has been used to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an astringent and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchemilla marginata has yellow-green flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla marginata is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Alchemilla marginata

Alchemilla marginata can be found in the mountains of central and western China.

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-27238: Based on the initial data import
Alexandr Plocek (1944-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plocek' in the authors string.