Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
535192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 9: 456 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534524

Common Names

  • Androsace delavayi
  • Delavay's Rock-jasmine
  • Delavay's Androsace

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Synonyms

  • Primula przevalskii Derganc [unknown]

Description

Androsace delavayi (also called Delavay's Rock-Jasmine, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with basal rosettes of small, oval-shaped leaves and white, yellow, or pink flowers. It is native to the mountains of China, and is found in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to provide ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace delavayi has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace delavayi 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 delavayi

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

Androsace delavayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace delavayi?

Androsace delavayi

What is the family of Androsace delavayi?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace delavayi?

Delavay's 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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