Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
535066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wendelbo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Aarbok Univ. Bergen, Mat.-Naturvitensk. Ser. 19: 27 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534398

Common Names

  • American Rock Jasmine
  • American Androsace
  • Rock Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Primula linearis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Douglasia arctica Hook. [unknown]
  • Douglasia nivalis glabra Duby [unknown]
  • Gregoria arctica (Hook.) House [unknown]

Description

Androsace americana (also called American rock-jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Androsace. It is native to North America and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has multiple, narrow, green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace americana 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 americana 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 americana 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 americana

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

Androsace americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace americana?

Androsace americana

What is the family of Androsace americana?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace americana?

American 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,

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