Cynanchica gussonei explained

Cynanchica gussonei, also known as alpine woodruff, is a deciduous species of perennial groundcover, and a flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.[1] It was first described in 1831[2] and is endemic to Sicily.

Description

Cynanchica gussonei appears as a small green moss-like plant, with small (1in) stemless pale pink flowers, it has a compact cushion of small, dark green, needle-like, leaves.

Growth cycle

Cynanchica gussonei flowers around May-June, and grows best in a rock garden, trough or crevice.

History

Alpine woodruff was first named by Pierre Edmond Boissier

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cynanchica gussonei (Boiss.) P.Caputo & Del Guacchio Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2024-08-02 . Plants of the World Online . en.
  2. Web site: International Plant Names Index. www.ipni.org. 2020-03-07.