Alchemilla xanthochlora

Alchemilla xanthochlora (= Alchemilla vulgaris) is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Alchemilla xanthochlora 11.1 History 11.2 Alchemilla xanthochlora in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Alchemilla xanthochlora was described in 1937 by Werner Hugo Paul Rothmaler. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Alchemilla xanthochlora is a species in the genus Alchemilla (lady's mantle) which contains 300 species and belongs to the family of the Rosaceae (Rose Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,5 meters and develop into clumps.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Alchemilla xanthochlora is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are kidney-shaped with indented margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are cross-shaped. The plants bloom from May to August.

The fruits are nutlets.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Alchemilla xanthochlora is native to the whole of Europe and is naturalized in North America.

[edit] Cultivation

Alchemilla xanthochlora prefers a sunny to half shady site. It grows best in sandy-gritty soil, loamy soil, sandy or pebbly, loamy soil, clay soil, sandy or loamy clay soil that is moist.

[edit] Uses

Alchemilla xanthochlora is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Alchemilla xanthochlora

[edit] History

[edit] Alchemilla xanthochlora in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

More pictures of Alchemilla xanthochlora in the

generate a QR code for this article

• United States Department of Agriculturees:Alchemilla xanthochlorafr:Alchemilla xanthochlora