Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
535217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 449 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534549

Common Names

  • Androsace erecta
  • Erect Rock-jasmine
  • Erect Androsace

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Description

Androsace erecta (also called Upright 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 Europe and Asia, and is found in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace erecta 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 erecta has white, pink or purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace erecta 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 erecta

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

Androsace erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace erecta?

Androsace erecta

What is the family of Androsace erecta?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace erecta?

Upright 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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