Androsace caduca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caduca
ID:
535116
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ovcz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 7: 22 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534448
Common Names
- Caduca Androsace
- Caduca Rock Jasmine
- Caduca Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Androsace caduca (also called Caducous 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 caduca 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 caduca 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 caduca 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 caduca
Androsace caduca can be found in the Himalayas.
Androsace caduca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace caduca?
Androsace caduca
What is the common name of Androsace caduca?
Falling Rock Jasmine
What is the natural habitat of Androsace caduca?
It is native to 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2637420: Based on the initial data import
Pavel Ovchinnikov (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovcz.' in the authors string.