Soldanella minima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
505208
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoppe
Source:
cmp
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. Abbild. 1(5): 20 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504540
Common Names
- Soldanella minima
- Dwarf Soldanella
- Minima Soldanella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Soldanella minima (also called Dwarf Soldanella, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herbaceous plant species with small, white flowers. It is native to Romania and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters. It grows in sunny, dry conditions and prefers to be in well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Soldanella minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Soldanella minima has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a small, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Soldanella minima is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Soldanella minima
Soldanella minima is native to the Alps of France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria.
Soldanella minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Soldanella minima?
Soldanella minima
What is the common name of Soldanella minima?
Miniature Soldanella
What is the natural habitat of Soldanella minima?
It is native to Romania and grows in rocky, sandy soils
Species in the Soldanella genus
Soldanella chrysosticta, Soldanella carpatica, Soldanella calabrella, Soldanella alpina, Soldanella transsilvanica, Soldanella villosa, Soldanella hungarica, Soldanella minima, Soldanella lungoviensis, Soldanella hybrida, Soldanella ganderi, Soldanella degeniana, Soldanella rhodopaea, Soldanella pusilla, Soldanella montana, Soldanella pindicola, Soldanella richteri,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2600683: Based on the initial data import
David Heinrich Hoppe (1760-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoppe' in the authors string.