Alchemilla plicata
Local name: Alchémille à folioles repliées, Alchémille pliée
Alchemilla plicata is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Rosaceae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Alchemilla
Alchemilla plicata belongs to the family Rosaceae, order Rosales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Alchemilla plicata is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Rosaceae.
Alchemilla plicata faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss due to agricultural expansion, overgrazing, and climate change impacts on its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. The species' restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances in mountainous regions.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Alpine and subalpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes typically between 1,000-2,500m elevation in mountainous regions. The species occurs in moist, nutrient-rich soils along stream banks, in meadows, and on grassy slopes with adequate moisture retention.
Threats
Habitat loss from agricultural expansion
Overgrazing by livestock
Climate change affecting alpine ecosystems
Infrastructure development in mountain areas
Tourism and recreational activities
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Alchemilla plicata (Alchemilla plicata). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/alchemille-a-folioles-repliees-alchemille-pliee