Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
535083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lapeyr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Pyrénées : 92 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534415

Common Names

  • Argentea Androsace
  • Silver Androsace
  • Silver Rock Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Aretia argentea C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Aretia tomentosa Schleich. [unknown]

Description

Androsace argentea (also called Silver 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 argentea is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace argentea 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 argentea is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to rocky sites in the mountains of central and southern Europe. It is typically grown in rock gardens, alpine gardens, or as a ground cover. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

Where to Find Androsace argentea

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

Androsace argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace argentea?

Androsace argentea

What is the family of Androsace argentea?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace argentea?

Silver 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,