Status:
valid
Authors:
Buser ex C.DC.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
; 1893 24 1893
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018979
Common Names
- Lady's Mantle
- Striated Lady's Mantle
- Striped Lady's Mantle
Description
Alchemilla strigosula (also called Strigose Lady's Mantle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands, and is characterized by its deeply-lobed leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Alchemilla strigosula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alchemilla strigosula are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have yellow flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alchemilla strigosula is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Alchemilla strigosula
Alchemilla strigosula is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the countries of France, Germany, and Switzerland.
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,