Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
hausmannii
ID:
535267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leyb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Flora 35: 401 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534599

Common Names

  • Androsace hausmannii
  • Hausmann's Rock-Jasmine
  • Hausmann's Androsace

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Synonyms

  • Primula hausmannii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Androsace heerii Hegetschw. ex Hausm. [illegitimate]
  • Aretia hausmannii Nyman [unknown]
  • Aretia heeri Hegetschw. [unknown]

Description

Androsace hausmannii (also called Hausmann's 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 hausmannii is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace hausmannii 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 hausmannii can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.

Where to Find Androsace hausmannii

Androsace hausmannii is native to the temperate forests of North America.

Androsace hausmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace hausmannii?

Androsace hausmannii

What is the common name of Androsace hausmannii?

Hausmann's Rock Jasmine

What type of plant is Androsace hausmannii?

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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