Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alaica
ID:
535050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ovcz. & S.B.Astan.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 7: 523 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534382

Common Names

  • Androsace alaica
  • Alai Rock-jasmine
  • Alai Androsace

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Description

Androsace alaica (also called Ala 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 alaica 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Androsace alaica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace alaica 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 alaica

Androsace alaica can be found in the Himalayas and Central Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Androsace alaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace alaica?

Androsace alaica

What is the family of Androsace alaica?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace alaica?

Alai 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2637360: Based on the initial data import
Pavel Ovchinnikov (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovcz.' in the authors string.
S.B. Astanova (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Astan.' in the authors string.