Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
asteroantha
ID:
1004416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rothm.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 100: 85. 1938 [1 Mar 1938]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003754

Common Names

  • Alchemilla asteroantha
  • Star Lady's Mantle
  • Star-flowered Lady's Mantle

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Description

Alchemilla asteroantha (also called star-flowered lady's mantle, among many other common names) is a species of Alchemilla native to North America. It is a deciduous shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with pinnate leaves composed of 3–7 leaflets. The flowers are white, 1–2 cm diameter, with five petals. It grows in open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Alchemilla asteroantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a food source. The leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchemilla asteroantha has yellow flowers that are small and clustered. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchemilla asteroantha is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Alchemilla asteroantha

Alchemilla asteroantha is native to Europe and can be found in moist woods and thickets.

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-3502: Based on the initial data import
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.