Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
535062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. 3: 642 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534394

Common Names

  • Androsace alpina
  • Alpine Rock-jasmine
  • Alpine Androsace

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Synonyms

  • Primula aretia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Primula hoppei Derganc [unknown]
  • Androsace aretia Vill. [unknown]
  • Androsace glacialis Hoppe [unknown]
  • Androsace pedunculata Clairv. [unknown]
  • Androsace pennina Gaudin [unknown]
  • Androsace tiroliensis Wettst. [unknown]
  • Androsace vandellii Chiov. [unknown]
  • Aretia alpina L. [unknown]
  • Aretia glacialis Hegetschw. [unknown]
  • Aretia multiflora Vand. [unknown]
  • Aretia pennina Murith [unknown]
  • Aretia vandeli Turra [unknown]

Description

Androsace alpina (also called Alpine 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 alpina 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 alpina 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 alpina is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in moist, acidic soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a cold frame or sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Androsace alpina

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

Androsace alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace alpina?

Androsace alpina

What is the family of Androsace alpina?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace alpina?

Alpine 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-2637372: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.