Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
vulcanica
ID:
1018682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 573 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018020

Common Names

  • Alchemilla vulcanica
  • Vulcan Lady's Mantle
  • Vulcanica Lady's Mantle

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Description

Alchemilla vulcanica (also called Vulcan Lady's Mantle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in many different habitats, including forest edges, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Alchemilla vulcanica is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion and can be used in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alchemilla vulcanica are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with white hairs on the stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla vulcanica is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Alchemilla vulcanica

Alchemilla vulcanica is native to 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-88: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.