Soldanella villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
505192
Status:
valid
Authors:
Darracq
Source:
cmp
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Linn. Bordeaux 6(Mél.): 2 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504524
Common Names
- Soldanella villosa
- Hairy Soldanella
- Villose Soldanella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Soldanella villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Soldanella villosa are white, bell-shaped and hang in clusters of 2-4. The seeds are small, brown and ovoid. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, followed by two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Soldanella villosa is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows to around 30cm in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sandy, well-drained mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Soldanella villosa
Soldanella villosa is native to the Alps of France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria.
Soldanella villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Soldanella villosa?
Soldanella villosa
What is the common name of Soldanella villosa?
Woolly Soldanella
What is the natural habitat of Soldanella villosa?
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-2600659: Based on the initial data import
Ulysse Darracq (1798-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Darracq' in the authors string.