Alchemilla speciosa
Alchemilla speciosa, commonly known as Lady's Mantle, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its distinctive scalloped, velvety leaves, this plant is renowned for its astringent properties. It is frequently utilized in botanical remedies to support women's reproductive health and promote skin vitality through its healing essence.
- Scientific name: Alchemilla speciosa
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Rosales and is a member of the family Rosaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under 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, Alchemilla speciosa, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In German, it is referred to as Anssehlicher Frauenmantel, while in Upper Sorbian, it goes by the name Nahladny šišmanc. Moving to Sweden, it is called Praktdaggkåpa, and in Turkey, it is known as Aslanotu. Finally, in Slovenian, the plant is commonly called lepa plahtica.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Ansehnlicher Frauenmantel | Wikidata |
| hsb | Nahladny šišmanc | Wikidata |
| sv | Praktdaggkåpa | Wikidata |
| tr | Aslanotu | Wikidata |
| sl | lepa plahtica | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, it is found inhabiting various landscapes in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Southwestern Europe, specifically within France. Together, these locations highlight the diverse geographical reach of Alchemilla speciosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alchemilla speciosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include esculetin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| esculetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Alchemilla speciosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimutagenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |