Alchemilla vulgaris 7188
Author: Carl von Linné (1707-1778)Family: Rosaceae Subfamily: Rosoideae Tribe: Potentilleae Subtribe: Fragariinae
Genus: Alchemilla
English name: Common lady's-mantle
Zone: Mediterranean
Description
This species is from Europe. It is found in France, rather in the mountains. This ground cover plant grows well on moist soils and in shady places.
Alchemilla vulgaris Observed in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland by Chris Millward (license)
Botanical Description
This a perennial plant 10cm to 90cm high. The rhizomes that appear slightly are woody. The stems are gray-green and downy. The leaves are reniform to orbicular-reniform, glabrous above or rarely with sparse hairs in the folds. There are 9-11 lobes, rounded, with rather wide, acute, subequal teeth.
The flowers are corymbose, yellow, 5mm. The flower stem grows in a pleiochasial sympodial branching. The nut bears one seed at a time.
Edible plant
It is edible thanks to its young leaves. Rather, they are eaten mixed with other salads or simply cooked in water.
Medicinal plant
It is particularly known for its healing, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhagic properties. Its astringent properties make this plant an effective treatment against diarrhea and other gastroenteritis. It treats menstrual cycle disorders, endometriosis as well as fibroids. In addition, it would act on progesterone or on the liver as a decongestant.
References
- Encyclopédie des plantes alimentaires, Michel Chauvet. 2018 pag. 163. ISBN
- Flora Europaea, T. G. Tutin, V. H. Heywood, N. A. Burges, D. H. Valentine, S. M. Walters, D. A. Webb. 1968 Vol. 2 pag. 57. ISBN
- Guide des plantes sauvages comestibles, Michel Botineau. 2020. ISBN
The flowers are corymbose, yellow, 5mm. The flower stem grows in a pleiochasial sympodial branching. The nut bears one seed at a time.
Edible plant
It is edible thanks to its young leaves. Rather, they are eaten mixed with other salads or simply cooked in water.
Medicinal plant
It is particularly known for its healing, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhagic properties. Its astringent properties make this plant an effective treatment against diarrhea and other gastroenteritis. It treats menstrual cycle disorders, endometriosis as well as fibroids. In addition, it would act on progesterone or on the liver as a decongestant.
References
- Encyclopédie des plantes alimentaires, Michel Chauvet. 2018 pag. 163. ISBN
- Flora Europaea, T. G. Tutin, V. H. Heywood, N. A. Burges, D. H. Valentine, S. M. Walters, D. A. Webb. 1968 Vol. 2 pag. 57. ISBN
- Guide des plantes sauvages comestibles, Michel Botineau. 2020. ISBN
References for the genus
- Alchemilla in Mediterranean Europe as revealed by Atlas Florae Europaeae, Kurtto, Arto and Uotila, Pertti and Sennikov, Alexander. Bocconea 2009 Vol. 23 pag. 221-235. ResearchGate
- Flora Europaea, T. G. Tutin, V. H. Heywood, N. A. Burges, D. H. Valentine, S. M. Walters, D. A. Webb. 1968 Vol. 2 pag. 48-64. ISBN
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 6 pag. 195-357. ISBN
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 4 pag. 80-105. ISBN
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 1, Arne Strid. 1989 pag. 416-431. ISBN
- Flora Europaea, T. G. Tutin, V. H. Heywood, N. A. Burges, D. H. Valentine, S. M. Walters, D. A. Webb. 1968 Vol. 2 pag. 48-64. ISBN
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 6 pag. 195-357. ISBN
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 4 pag. 80-105. ISBN
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 1, Arne Strid. 1989 pag. 416-431. ISBN
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Ecology in its country of origin
Rainfall: 300-1000mm
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Ecology in its country of origin
Rainfall: 300-1000mm
This plant is available from the following nurseries