Alchemilla coriacea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Alchemilla vulgaris var. coriacea
• Alchemilla vulgaris f. coriacea
• Alchemilla coriacea var. typica
• Alchemilla vulgaris subsp. coriacea
• Alchemilla vulgaris proles eucoriacea

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Rosaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Alchemilla.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Moving toward the western part of the continent, its range extends into Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit parts of France. Additionally, its presence is noted within the country of Portugal.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Alchemilla coriacea is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. It adopts a hemicryptophyte life form, meaning its perennuating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or substrate. This species is also deciduious, shedding its foliage as part of its seasonal cycle.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Alchemilla coriacea is characterized by its growth as a non-woody herb. This plant is a self-supporting species that does not function as a climber, maintaining a stature that typically ranges from a minimum height of 0.1 m to a maximum of 0.3 m. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, relying on its own physiological processes for sustenance.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.3 m

Plant height min:

0.1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Alchemilla coriacea is characterized by a fundamental carbon fixation mechanism utilizing the C3 photosynthetic pathway. As a C3 plant, its metabolic processes rely on the direct carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate by the enzyme RuBisCO during the Calvin cycle, which occurs primarily within the mesophyll cells. This pathway dictates the plant's water-use efficiency and gas exchange dynamics, as it lacks the specialized adaptations found in C4 or CAM species to minimize photorespiration. Consequently, its physiological performance, including stomatal conductance and photosynthetic rate, is highly sensitive to environmental variables such as light intensity, temperature, and moisture availability, necessitating specific adaptations to manage transpiration rates while maintaining optimal carbon assimilation.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Alchemilla coriacea is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle and a specialized method of seed dissemination. The flowering period typically commences in June and extends through August, although the timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions. Once the reproductive phase is complete, the plant utilizes an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, meaning its seeds are primarily dispersed by the wind to colonize new habitats.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Alchemilla coriacea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid.

Flavonoid

1. Annales pharmaceutiques francaises