History of the star: Coxa is Latin for "hip".

This star Coxa along with the star delta (Zosma) on the hind quarter were Al Kihil al Asad, the "Space between the Shoulders" of the Lion, Leo. The "Two Little Ribs", or the" two Khurt", or "Holes", penetrating into the interior of the Lion.

On the Euphrates they were Kakkab Kua, the constellation of the god Kua, the "Oracle".

In Egypt, Mes-su, the "Heart of Su":

In Sogdiana they were "Wadha, the Wise":

In Khorasmia, Armagh, the "Great".  

The Arabic name for Coxa or Chort is Al-Kharat, "The rib".

They were the Arabic 9th manzil (Moon Mansion) Al Zubrah "The Mane" (though nowhere near the mane of the Lion we know now; Arabs had a much larger lion figure for Leo).

This star theta (Coxa) shares with delta (Zosma) the title Al H'aratan. Al Biruni wrote that "when they rise Suhail is seen in Al Izak," — wherever this may be. The Century Cyclopedia gives Chort as the individual name, from the combined title.

In India they marked the 9th nakshatra, Purva Phalguni, delta being the junction star between the two Phalguni asterisms.

These stars are said to give the ability to prophesy [perhaps relating to the symbolism of the book-carrying lion in his prophetic role]. 

[Star Names, Their Lore and Meaning, Richard Hinchley Allen, 1889].

This star Coxa along with the star delta (Zosma) were the Arabic 9th manzil (Moon Mansion) Al Zubrah "The Mane" (though nowhere near the mane of the Lion we know now; Arabs had a much larger lion figure for Leo).

Influences of 9th mansion: Good for voyages, gain by merchandise, redemption of captives.

[Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923]  

The astrological influences of the constellation: The Lion is associated with the Hebrew letter Kaph and the 11th Tarot Trump "Strength". (Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology , Vivian E. Robson, 1923) 

The astrological influences of the constellation given by Manilius:

"Who can doubt the nature of the monstrous Lion, and the pursuits he prescribes for those born beneath his sign? The lion ever devises fresh fights and fresh warfare on animals, and lives on spoil and pillaging of flocks. The sons of the Lion are filled with the urge to adorn their proud portals with pelts and to hang up on their walls the captured prey, to bring the peace of terror to the woods, and to live upon plunder. There are those whose like bent is not checked by the city-gates, but they swagger about in the heart of the capital with droves of beasts ; they display mangled limbs at the shop-front, slaughter to meet the demands of luxury, and count it gain to kill. Their temper is equally prone to fitful wrath and ready withdrawal, and guileless are the sentiments of their honest hearts" [Manilius, Astronomica, 1st century AD, p.237.]

The general astrological influences of the star: Ability to prophesy. On the Euphrates this star along with Zosma, was the god Kua, the Oracle. (Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990).