Status:
valid
Authors:
Duby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 50 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534374
Common Names
- Androsace aizoon
- Aizoon Rock-jasmine
- Aizoon Androsace
Synonyms
- Primula aizoon Kuntze [unknown]
- Androsace aizoon himalaica R.Knuth [unknown]
Description
Androsace aizoon (also called Aizoon Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen perennial native to the alpine regions of Europe, growing in rocky soils and crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Androsace aizoon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and borders. The plant is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Androsace aizoon sub. brirensis Y.J.Nasir
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Androsace aizoon is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single stem and narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Androsace aizoon is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in moist and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Androsace aizoon
Androsace aizoon can be found in the Himalayas and Central Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Androsace aizoon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace aizoon?
Androsace aizoon
What is the family of Androsace aizoon?
Primulaceae
What is the common name of Androsace aizoon?
Aizoon Rock-Jasmine
Species in the Androsace genus
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,
Androsace cuttingii,
Androsace cylindrica,
Androsace darvasica,
Androsace dasyphylla,
Androsace delavayi,
Androsace dielsiana,
Androsace dissecta,
Androsace diversifolia,
Androsace duthieana,
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,