Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
montana
ID:
505232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 192 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504564

Common Names

  • Soldanella montana
  • Mountain Soldanella
  • Mountain Snowbell

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Synonyms

  • Soldanella affinis Cree ex Loudon [unknown]

Description

Soldanella montana (also called Mountain 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 montana is a popular ornamental plant, often grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Soldanella montana has white, bell-shaped flowers that are about 0.5 cm long. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Soldanella montana 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 montana

Soldanella montana is native to the Alps of France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria.

Soldanella montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Soldanella montana?

Soldanella montana

What type of plant is Soldanella montana?

Perennial herb

Where is Soldanella montana found?

Alpine meadows in Europe

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,

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