Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alaskana
ID:
535052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coville & Standl. ex Hultén

Source:
cmp

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Fl. Alaska Yukon : 1279 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534384

Common Names

  • Androsace alaskana
  • Alaskan Rock-jasmine
  • Alaskan Androsace

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Synonyms

  • Androsace alaskana reediae S.L.Welsh & Goodrich [unknown]
  • Douglasia alaskana (Coville & Standl. ex Hultén) S.Kelso [unknown]

Description

Androsace alaskana (also called Alaska Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen perennial native to the alpine regions of North America, growing in rocky soils and crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace alaskana 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

Androsace alaskana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace alaskana 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 alaskana

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

Androsace alaskana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace alaskana?

Androsace alaskana

What is the family of Androsace alaskana?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace alaskana?

Alaskan 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-2637363: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hultén (1894-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hultén' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.