Androsace aretioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aretioides
ID:
535079
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hegetschw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schweiz : 187 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534411
Common Names
- Aretioides Androsace
- Aretioides Rock Jasmine
- Aretioides Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Androsace aretioides (also called Aretioid rock-jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Androsace. It is native to Europe and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has multiple, narrow, green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Androsace aretioides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Androsace aretioides 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Androsace aretioides 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 aretioides
Androsace aretioides can be found in the Himalayas and Central Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Androsace aretioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace aretioides?
Androsace aretioides
What is the family of Androsace aretioides?
Primulaceae
What is the common name of Androsace aretioides?
Aretioides 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
Johannes Jacob Hegetschweiler (1789-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hegetschw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:700186-1: Based on the initial data import