Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
coronata
ID:
535176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Watt) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 79: 37 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534508

Common Names

  • Coronata Androsace
  • Coronata Rock Jasmine
  • Coronata Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Androsace chamaejasme coronta Watt [unknown]
  • Androsace chamaejasme uniflora Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Androsace coronata (also called Starry Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with basal rosettes of small, star-shaped leaves and white, yellow, or pink flowers. It is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia, and is found in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace coronata is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace coronata 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 coronata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt.

Where to Find Androsace coronata

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

Androsace coronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace coronata?

Androsace coronata

What is the family of Androsace coronata?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace coronata?

Crowned 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2637478: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
David Allan Poe Watt (1830-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Watt' in the authors string.