Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
superata
ID:
997999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plocek

Source:
rjp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 25: 391 (1990 publ. 1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000997337

Common Names

  • Superata Mantle
  • Superata Lady's Mantle
  • Lady's Mantle

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Description

Alchemilla superata (also called Superb 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 superata 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

The flowers of Alchemilla superata are small and yellow-green. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla superata is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a potting mix. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Alchemilla superata

Alchemilla superata can be found in the Caucasus region, from Turkey to the Caucasus Mountains.

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-27259: Based on the initial data import
Alexandr Plocek (1944-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plocek' in the authors string.