Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
bryomorpha
ID:
535111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsky

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 23: 175 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534443

Common Names

  • Bryomorpha Androsace
  • Bryomorpha Rock Jasmine
  • Bryomorpha Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Dionysia bryomorpha (Lipsky) Ovcz. [unknown]

Description

Androsace bryomorpha (also called Mossy Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found in rocky areas such as cliffs and alpine meadows. It has small, oval leaves and white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace bryomorpha 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 bryomorpha 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 bryomorpha 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 bryomorpha

Androsace bryomorpha can be found in the Himalayas.

Androsace bryomorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace bryomorpha?

Androsace bryomorpha

What is the common name of Androsace bryomorpha?

Mossy Rock-jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Androsace bryomorpha?

Rocky slopes in the Himalayas

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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