Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
sibirica
ID:
1019430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zämelis

Source:
rjp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Tomsk. Univ. 1931(3): 3 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018768

Common Names

  • Alchemilla sibirica
  • Siberian Lady's Mantle
  • Siberian Alchemilla

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Description

Alchemilla sibirica (also called Siberian 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 sibirica 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 sibirica 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 sibirica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Siberia and the Far East. 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 sibirica

Alchemilla sibirica is native to Central and Eastern 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-9627: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandrs Zāmelis (1897-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zämelis' in the authors string.