Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
gorodkovii
ID:
535257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ovcz. & Karav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 18: 9 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534589

Common Names

  • Androsace gorodkovii
  • Gorodkov's Rock-Jasmine
  • Gorodkov's Androsace

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Description

Androsace gorodkovii (also called Gorodkov'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 gorodkovii is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Androsace gorodkovii sub. semiperennis (Jurtzev) Kozhevn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace gorodkovii 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 gorodkovii 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 gorodkovii

Androsace gorodkovii can be found in the Himalayas.

Androsace gorodkovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace gorodkovii?

Androsace gorodkovii

What is the common name of Androsace gorodkovii?

Gorodkov's Rock Jasmine

What type of plant is Androsace gorodkovii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2637553: Based on the initial data import
Pavel Ovchinnikov (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovcz.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Karavayev (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karav.' in the authors string.