Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
535259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 135 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534591

Common Names

  • Androsace gracilis
  • Graceful Rock-Jasmine
  • Graceful Androsace

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Description

Androsace gracilis (also called Slender Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers and is typically found in rocky areas, such as cliffs and scree slopes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace gracilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace gracilis 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 gracilis

Androsace gracilis is native to the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California.

Androsace gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace gracilis?

Androsace gracilis

What is the common name of Androsace gracilis?

Slender Rock Jasmine

What type of plant is Androsace gracilis?

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,

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