Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
1019421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 17: 245 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018759

Common Names

  • Alchemilla oligantha
  • Oliganth Lady's Mantle
  • Oliganth Alchemilla

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Description

Alchemilla oligantha (also called Oligantha Lady's Mantle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 10–15 cm and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in moist forests, riverbanks and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Alchemilla oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchemilla oligantha is a small yellow flower, with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, dry drupe. The seedlings are small, with reddish stems and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla oligantha 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 oligantha

Alchemilla oligantha is native to Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.

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-9619: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.