Alchemilla mollis
Lady's-mantle
Alchemilla mollis, commonly known as Lady's Mantle, is a charming perennial celebrated for its scalloped, chartreuse foliage. Renowned for its ability to catch morning dew in its velvety leaves, this hardy plant thrives in partial shade, adding soft texture and ethereal beauty to any cottage garden or borders.
- Scientific name: Alchemilla mollis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Rosales, and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Alchemilla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alchemilla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Alchemilla mollis, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as Weicher Frauenmantel, while in Czech, it is called kontryhel měkký. It is known as Манжетка мягкая in Russian and as jättipoimulehti in Finnish. Additionally, in the Upper Sorbian language, it is commonly called Mjechki šišmanc.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Weicher Frauenmantel | Wikidata |
| cs | kontryhel měkký | Wikidata |
| ru | Манжетка мягкая | Wikidata |
| fi | jättipoimulehti | Wikidata |
| hsb | Mjechki šišmanc | Wikidata |
| nl | Fraaie vrouwenmantel | Wikidata |
| pl | Przywrotnik miękki | Wikidata |
| gv | Cappan y druight | Wikidata |
| bg | меколистно шапиче | Wikidata |
| ar | برقع السيدة | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. Its presence extends to the North Atlantic islands, specifically within the Faroe Islands and Iceland. Additionally, the species is well-established throughout the British Isles, including Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations define the primary natural range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alchemilla mollis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Alchemilla mollis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Styptic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Styptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alchemilla mollis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include influenza virus, sore throat.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| influenza virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |