Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
chamaejasme
ID:
535145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wulfen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 1: 194 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534477

Common Names

  • Chamaejasme Androsace
  • Chamaejasme Rock Jasmine
  • Chamaejasme Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Androsace acutifolia Turcz. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Androsace longiscapa K.Koch [unknown]
  • Androsace obtusifolia Willd. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa Jacq. [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa chamaejasme (Wulfen) Rouy [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa chamaejasme (Host) Martelli [unknown]
  • Douglasia johnstonii A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Drosace chamaejasme (Willd.) A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Gregoria johnstonii (A.Nelson) House [unknown]
  • Androsace carinata chamaejasme (Wulfen) R.A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Primula chamaejasme Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Androsace chamaejasme (also called Dwarf 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 chamaejasme is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace chamaejasme has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace chamaejasme 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 chamaejasme

Androsace chamaejasme can be found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky outcrops in the mountains of Asia.

Androsace chamaejasme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace chamaejasme?

Androsace chamaejasme

What is the common name of Androsace chamaejasme?

Dwarf Rock Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Androsace chamaejasme?

It is native to the Alps

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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