Hairy lady’s-mantle (Alchemilla filicaulis, Bull. Herb. Boissier 1(App. 2): 22 (1893))

Family: Rosaceae

Author: Buser

Bibliography: Bull. Herb. Boissier 1(App. 2): 22 (1893)

Year: 1893

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Alchemilla

Vegetable: False

Observations: Subarctic America to Wyoming, Subarctic & Subalpine Europe to W. Siberia

Description

Hairy lady’s-mantle, scientifically known as Alchemilla filicaulis, is an intriguing plant species belonging to the Rosaceae family. This species was first described by Buser in the 1893 appendix of the Bulletin de l’Herbier Boissier.

The plant is characterized by its fine, hair-like structures that cover its foliage, hence the common name “hairy lady’s-mantle.” This unique adaptation might help the plant retain moisture and protect it from grazing herbivores. The leaves of Alchemilla filicaulis are typically lobed and have a soft texture, contributing to the plant’s delicate yet resilient appearance.

Geographically, hairy lady’s-mantle has a wide distribution that spans various extreme climates. It can be found from the subarctic regions of America, extending southwards to Wyoming. In Europe, its range stretches from subarctic and subalpine zones all the way to Western Siberia. This extensive distribution indicates the plant’s remarkable adaptability to different environmental conditions, from cold, harsh climates to less severe alpine settings.

Alchemilla filicaulis is often part of the diverse flora in meadows, forests, and rocky slopes, where it contributes to the biodiversity and ecological balance. The plant thrives in these areas, often forming part of the undergrowth and adding to the visual and biological richness of its habitat.

The historical and ecological significance of hairy lady’s-mantle makes it a valuable subject for further botanical studies. Its presence across various continents and climates serves as a testament to its adaptability and the intricate relationships within natural ecosystems.

Common Names

Deu: echter fadenstängel-frauenmantel, fadenstengel-frauenmantel, fadenstengelfrauenmantel, fadenstängel-frauenmantel
Eng: thin-stem lady’s mantle, hairy lady’s-mantle, thinstem lady’s mantle, thread-stemmed lady’s mantle, slender lady’s mantle, thin-stemmed lady’s mantle
Dan: trådstænglet løvefod
Fra: alchémille à tige filiforme, alchémille filicaule, alchemille à tiges filiformes
Nob: bakkemarikåpe
Nno: bakkemarikåpe
Nld: fijnstengelige vrouwenmantel
Swe: punatyvipoimulehti, späddaggkåpa/vindaggkåpa
Fin: punatyvipoimulehti
Sme: ruksesvuolpu
En: Hairy lady’s-mantle, Thinstem lady’s mantle, Alchemilla, Thin-stem lady’s mantle, Thread-stemmed lady’s mantle, Slender lady’s mantle, Thin-stemmed lady’s mantle, Thinstem Lady’s-mantle
Cs: Kontryhel tenkolodyžný
Da: Trådstænglet løvefod
Nl: Fijnstengelige vrouwenmantel
Et: Niitjas kortsleht
Fi: Hentopoimulehti, Punatyvipoimulehti
Fr: Alchémille à tige filiforme, Alchémille filicaule, Alchemille à tiges filiformes, Alchémille à tiges fines, Alchemille velue
De: Fadenstengel-Frauenmantel, Fadenstengelfrauenmantel, Fadenstängel-Frauenmantel, Echter Fadenstängel-Frauenmantel
Hu: Vékonyszárú palástfű
It: Ventaglina
Se: Ruksesvuolpu
Nb: Bakkemarikåpe
Nn: Bakkemarikåpe
Sv: Punatyvipoimulehti, Späddaggkåpa/vindaggkåpa

Synonyms

• Alchemilla minima (Walters)
• Alchemilla minor subsp. filicaulis ((Buser) H.Lindb.)
• Alchemilla minor var. filicaulis ((Buser) Rothm.)
• Alchemilla minor var. denudata ((Buser) Böcher)
• Alchemilla salmoniana (Jaquet)
• Alchemilla filicaulis var. lasiocalyx (Sougnez & Lawalrée)
• Alchemilla minor f. autumnalis (Snarskis)
• Alchemilla vulgaris var. filicaulis ((Buser) Fernald & Wiegand)
• Alchemilla vulgaris var. vestita ((Buser) Fernald & Wiegand)
• Alchemilla filicaulis f. autumnalis (Snarskis)
• Potentilla salmoniana ((Jaquet) Christenh. & Väre)
• Alchemilla filicaulis f. denudata (Buser)
• Alchemilla vestita ((Buser) Raunk.)
• Alchemilla pseudominor (Wilmott)
• Alchemilla filicaulis var. dasycaula (Sougnez & Lawalrée)
• Alchemilla vulgaris subsp. vestita ((Buser) Murb.)
• Alchemilla vulgaris f. vestita ((Buser) Ahlfv.)
• Alchemilla filicaulis f. vestita (Buser)
• Alchemilla vulgaris subsp. filicaulis ((Buser) Murb.)
• Alchemilla minor var. vestita ((Buser) Rothm.)
• Alchemilla hybrida subsp. vestita ((Buser) O.Bolòs & Vigo)
• Alchemilla filicaulis subsp. vestita ((Buser) M.E.Bradshaw)
• Alchemilla filicaulis var. vestita ((Buser) H.J.Coste)
• Alchemilla vestita var. calvescens (Sougnez & Lawalrée)
• Alchemilla filicaulis f. silvestris (Snarskis)
• Alchemilla filicaulis var. minima ((Walters) Rothm.)

Distribution

• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Føroyar (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greenland (native)
• Iceland (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Italy (native)
• Labrador (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• New Brunswick (native)
• Newfoundland (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Nova Scotia (native)
• Ontario (native)
• Poland (native)
• Québec (native)
• Romania (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Wyoming (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• North European Russi (introduced)

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Habit

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Flower

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Leaf

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3027485)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:8074-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Alchemilla filicaulis Buser)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 5.5

Ph minimum: 5.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 9

Soil nutriments: 4