Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
armeniaca
ID:
535086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 52 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534418

Common Names

  • Armeniaca Androsace
  • Armeniaca Rock Jasmine
  • Armeniaca Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Primula armeniaca Kuntze [unknown]
  • Androsace pleiocarpa Walp. [unknown]
  • Androsace pleioscapa K.Koch [unknown]
  • Androsace pleiocarpa elongata Rach [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Androsace armeniaca var. macrantha (Boiss. & A.Huet) Martelli

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace armeniaca 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 armeniaca 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 armeniaca

Androsace armeniaca can be found in the Caucasus and Turkey.

Androsace armeniaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace armeniaca?

Androsace armeniaca

What is the family of Androsace armeniaca?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace armeniaca?

Armenian 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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