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| − | |cultivation=Easily grown in ordinary soil in sun or part shade{{Ref | PFAFimport-1}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-233}}. Prefers a well-drained neutral or basic soil{{Ref | PFAFimport-1}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-17}}. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds in dry shade{{Ref | PFAFimport-188}}. | + | |cultivation notes= |
| + | |PFAF cultivation notes=Easily grown in ordinary soil in sun or part shade{{Ref | PFAFimport-1}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-233}}. Prefers a well-drained neutral or basic soil{{Ref | PFAFimport-1}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-17}}. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds in dry shade{{Ref | PFAFimport-188}}. | ||
An aggregate species that includes A. mollis and A. speciosa{{Ref | PFAFimport-1}}. | An aggregate species that includes A. mollis and A. speciosa{{Ref | PFAFimport-1}}. | ||
This plant is listed as A. xanthochlora. Rothm. in 'Flora Europaea'{{Ref | PFAFimport-50}}. | This plant is listed as A. xanthochlora. Rothm. in 'Flora Europaea'{{Ref | PFAFimport-50}}. | ||
Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits{{Ref | PFAFimport-233}}. | Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits{{Ref | PFAFimport-233}}. | ||
| − | |propagation=Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 16°c{{Ref | PFAFimport-133}}. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on a cold frame for their first winter, planting out in late spring or early summer. | + | |propagation notes= |
| + | |PFAF propagation notes=Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 16°c{{Ref | PFAFimport-133}}. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on a cold frame for their first winter, planting out in late spring or early summer. | ||
Division in spring or autumn. The divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though we find it best to pot them up and keep them in a sheltered position until they are growing away well. | Division in spring or autumn. The divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though we find it best to pot them up and keep them in a sheltered position until they are growing away well. | ||
|range=Europe, including Britain, from Norway to Spain and east to Poland. | |range=Europe, including Britain, from Norway to Spain and east to Poland. | ||
|habitat=Moist meadows, open woods, pastures and also on rock ledges in mountainous areas{{Ref | PFAFimport-9}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-244}}. | |habitat=Moist meadows, open woods, pastures and also on rock ledges in mountainous areas{{Ref | PFAFimport-9}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-244}}. | ||
| − | |material use notes=A useful ground cover plant, though somewhat slow to spread{{Ref | PFAFimport-197}}. | + | |material use notes= |
| − | |edible use notes=Young leaves - raw or cooked{{Ref | PFAFimport-5}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-7}}. A dry, somewhat astringent flavour[K]. They can be mixed with the leaves of Polygonum bistorta and Polygonum persicaria then used in making a bitter herb pudding called 'Easter ledger' which is eaten during Lent{{Ref | PFAFimport-177}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-183}}. | + | |PFAF material use notes=A useful ground cover plant, though somewhat slow to spread{{Ref | PFAFimport-197}}. |
| + | |edible use notes= | ||
| + | |PFAF edible use notes=Young leaves - raw or cooked{{Ref | PFAFimport-5}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-7}}. A dry, somewhat astringent flavour[K]. They can be mixed with the leaves of Polygonum bistorta and Polygonum persicaria then used in making a bitter herb pudding called 'Easter ledger' which is eaten during Lent{{Ref | PFAFimport-177}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-183}}. | ||
Root - cooked. An astringent taste{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}. | Root - cooked. An astringent taste{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}. | ||
The leaves are used commercially in the blending of tea{{Ref | PFAFimport-7}}. | The leaves are used commercially in the blending of tea{{Ref | PFAFimport-7}}. | ||
| − | |medicinal use notes=Lady's mantle has a long history of herbal use, mainly as an external treatment for cuts and wounds, and internally in the treatment of diarrhoea and a number of women's ailments, especially menstrual problems{{Ref | PFAFimport-9}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-244}}. | + | |medicinal use notes= |
| + | |PFAF medicinal use notes=Lady's mantle has a long history of herbal use, mainly as an external treatment for cuts and wounds, and internally in the treatment of diarrhoea and a number of women's ailments, especially menstrual problems{{Ref | PFAFimport-9}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-244}}. | ||
The herb is alterative, antirheumatic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, sedative, styptic, tonic and vulnerary{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-7}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-9}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-21}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-46}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-165}}. The leaves and flowering stems are best harvested as the plant comes into flower and can then be dried for later use{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}. The fresh root has similar and perhaps stronger properties to the leaves, but is less often used{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}. | The herb is alterative, antirheumatic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, sedative, styptic, tonic and vulnerary{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-7}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-9}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-21}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-46}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-165}}. The leaves and flowering stems are best harvested as the plant comes into flower and can then be dried for later use{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}. The fresh root has similar and perhaps stronger properties to the leaves, but is less often used{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}. | ||
The plant is rich in tannin and so is an effective astringent and styptic, commonly used both internally and externally in the treatment of wounds{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}. It helps stop vaginal discharge and is also used as a treatment for excessive menstruation and to heal lesions after pregnancy{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-244}}. Prolonged use can ease the discomfort of the menopause and excessive menstruation{{Ref | PFAFimport-268}}. The freshly pressed juice is used to help heal skin troubles such as acne and a weak decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of conjunctivitis{{Ref | PFAFimport-244}}. | The plant is rich in tannin and so is an effective astringent and styptic, commonly used both internally and externally in the treatment of wounds{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}. It helps stop vaginal discharge and is also used as a treatment for excessive menstruation and to heal lesions after pregnancy{{Ref | PFAFimport-4}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-244}}. Prolonged use can ease the discomfort of the menopause and excessive menstruation{{Ref | PFAFimport-268}}. The freshly pressed juice is used to help heal skin troubles such as acne and a weak decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of conjunctivitis{{Ref | PFAFimport-244}}. | ||
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Uses
Edible uses
Notes
Young leaves - raw or cooked[1][2]. A dry, somewhat astringent flavour[K]. They can be mixed with the leaves of Polygonum bistorta and Polygonum persicaria then used in making a bitter herb pudding called 'Easter ledger' which is eaten during Lent[3][4].
Root - cooked. An astringent taste[5].
The leaves are used commercially in the blending of tea[2].Leaves
Root
Material uses
A useful ground cover plant, though somewhat slow to spread[6].
There are no material uses listed for Alchemilla xanthochlora.Medicinal uses(Warning!)
Lady's mantle has a long history of herbal use, mainly as an external treatment for cuts and wounds, and internally in the treatment of diarrhoea and a number of women's ailments, especially menstrual problems[7][8].
The herb is alterative, antirheumatic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, sedative, styptic, tonic and vulnerary[5][2][7][9][10][11]. The leaves and flowering stems are best harvested as the plant comes into flower and can then be dried for later use[5]. The fresh root has similar and perhaps stronger properties to the leaves, but is less often used[5].
The plant is rich in tannin and so is an effective astringent and styptic, commonly used both internally and externally in the treatment of wounds[5]. It helps stop vaginal discharge and is also used as a treatment for excessive menstruation and to heal lesions after pregnancy[5][8]. Prolonged use can ease the discomfort of the menopause and excessive menstruation[12]. The freshly pressed juice is used to help heal skin troubles such as acne and a weak decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of conjunctivitis[8].Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Ground cover
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 16°c[13]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on a cold frame for their first winter, planting out in late spring or early summer.
Division in spring or autumn. The divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though we find it best to pot them up and keep them in a sheltered position until they are growing away well.
Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Alchemilla xanthochlora. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.
Cultivation
Easily grown in ordinary soil in sun or part shade[14][15]. Prefers a well-drained neutral or basic soil[14][16]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds in dry shade[17].
An aggregate species that includes A. mollis and A. speciosa[14]. This plant is listed as A. xanthochlora. Rothm. in 'Flora Europaea'[18].
Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[15].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Alchemilla xanthochlora. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Alchemilla xanthochlora.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
This table shows all the data stored for this plant.
Taxonomy
Binomial name
Alchemilla xanthochlora
Genus
Alchemilla
Family
Rosaceae
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Environment
Hardiness Zone
5
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil Texture
Soil Water Retention
Environmental Tolerances
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
?
Herbaceous or Woody
?
Life Cycle
Fertility
Pollinators
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
References
- ? 1.01.1 Mabey. R. Food for Free. Collins ISBN 0-00-219060-5 (1974-00-00)
- ? 2.02.12.22.32.4 Chiej. R. Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants. MacDonald ISBN 0-356-10541-5 (1984-00-00)
- ? 3.03.1 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
- ? 4.04.1 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
- ? 5.05.15.25.35.45.55.65.7 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
- ? 6.06.1 Royal Horticultural Society. Ground Cover Plants. Cassells. ISBN 0-304-31089-1 (1989-00-00)
- ? 7.07.17.2 Launert. E. Edible and Medicinal Plants. Hamlyn ISBN 0-600-37216-2 (1981-00-00)
- ? 8.08.18.28.3 Phillips. R. & Foy. N. Herbs Pan Books Ltd. London. ISBN 0-330-30725-8 (1990-00-00)
- ? 9.09.1 Lust. J. The Herb Book. Bantam books ISBN 0-553-23827-2 (1983-00-00)
- ? 10.010.1 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)
- ? 11.011.1 Mills. S. Y. The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism. ()
- ? 12.012.1 Stuart. M. (Editor) The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism Orbis Publishing. London. ISBN 0-85613-067-2 (1979-00-00)
- ? Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 1. Thompson and Morgan. (1987-00-00)
- ? 14.014.114.2 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
- ? 15.015.1 Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. ISBN 0 460 86048 8 (1990-00-00)
- ? 16.016.1 Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press (1962-00-00)
- ? Brickell. C. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd. ISBN 0-86318-386-7 (1990-00-00)
- ? ? Flora Europaea Cambridge University Press (1964-00-00)
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