Alchemilla xanthochlora
Alchemilla xanthochlora, commonly known as Yellow Lady's Mantle, is a perennial herb valued in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its distinctive scalloped leaves and pale yellow blooms, it is frequently utilized for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, supporting digestive health and skin vitality through its unique phytochemical composition.
- Scientific name: Alchemilla xanthochlora
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is specifically classified 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, known scientifically as Alchemilla xanthochlora, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as Gelbgrüner Frauenmantel, while in Russian, it is called Манжетка жёлтo-зелёнaя. In Lithuania, the species is known as Pievinė rasakila, and in the Upper Sorbian language, it is called Žołtozeleny šišmanc. Additionally, in Swedish, the plant is commonly known as Kustdaggkåpa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Gelbgrüner Frauenmantel | Wikidata |
| ru | Манжетка жёлто-зелёная | Wikidata |
| lt | Pievinė rasakila | Wikidata |
| hsb | Žołtozeleny šišmanc | Wikidata |
| sv | Kustdaggkåpa | Wikidata |
| nl | Geelgroene vrouwenmantel | Wikidata |
| kk | Бүкпежапырақ | Wikidata |
| pl | Przywrotnik żółtawozielony | Wikidata |
| war | Alchemilla speciosa | Wikidata |
| sk | Alchemilka obyčajná | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally in the territories of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, the species is present within the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. Its range also extends further north to include the country of Norway. These locations collectively define the documented geographical presence of Alchemilla xanthochlora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | 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 |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Alchemilla xanthochlora, is primarily utilized in herbal medicine for its aerial parts, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers located above the ground. These aerial parts are often collected during specific stages of growth to ensure a high concentration of bioactive compounds. The leaves, in particular, are valued for their astringent properties, making the harvested foliage a key component in various therapeutic preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Alchemilla xanthochlora has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Quercetin 3-O-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside, Quercetin 3-arabinopyranoside, ellagic acid, gibberellic acid (GA3), tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin 3-O-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3-arabinopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gibberellic acid (GA3) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alchemilla xanthochlora has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Seed dormancy, elastase.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Seed dormancy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elastase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |