Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
vranicensis
ID:
1019521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pawł.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Bot. Poloniae 22: 250 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018859

Common Names

  • Vranic Lady's Mantle
  • Vranic Alchemilla
  • Alchemilla vranicensis

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Description

Alchemilla vranicensis (also called Vranic lady's mantle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe and western Asia. It is a low-growing perennial herb growing to 10–30 cm tall, with deeply-lobed leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, sunny places, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Alchemilla vranicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchemilla vranicensis is yellow and the seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla vranicensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkan region. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate within a few weeks. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Alchemilla vranicensis

Alchemilla vranicensis can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

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-9718: Based on the initial data import
Bogumił Pawłowski (1898-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pawł.' in the authors string.