Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaertn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 4: 165 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534587
Common Names
- Androsace gmelinii
- Gmelin's Rock-Jasmine
- Gmelin's Androsace
Synonyms
- Primula gmelinii Kuntze [unknown]
- Anagallis gmelinii Steud. [unknown]
- Cortusa gmelinii L. [unknown]
- Androsace gmelinii gmelinii [unknown]
Description
Androsace gmelinii (also called Gmelin's Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to the mountains of Europe. It has small, leathery leaves and clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky, alpine meadows and scree slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Androsace gmelinii is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Androsace gmelinii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Androsace gmelinii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Androsace gmelinii
Androsace gmelinii can be found in the Himalayas.
Androsace gmelinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace gmelinii?
Androsace gmelinii
What is the common name of Androsace gmelinii?
Gmelin's Rock Jasmine
What type of plant is Androsace gmelinii?
Perennial
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,