Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
helvetica
ID:
535272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) All.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. 1: 91 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534604

Common Names

  • Swiss Rock Jasmine
  • Helvetica Rock Jasmine
  • Androsace Helvetica

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Synonyms

  • Primula willkommii Derganc [unknown]
  • Primula bryodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Primula helvetica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Primula imbricata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Androsace aretia Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Androsace bryoides DC. [unknown]
  • Androsace diapensia Vill. [unknown]
  • Androsace imbricata Lam. [unknown]
  • Aretia bryoides Loisel. [unknown]
  • Aretia helvetica L. [unknown]
  • Diapensia helvetica L. [unknown]

Description

Androsace helvetica (also called Swiss 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 helvetica is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace helvetica 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 helvetica 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 helvetica

Androsace helvetica is found in the Alps and Pyrenees.

Androsace helvetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace helvetica?

Androsace helvetica

What is the common name of Androsace helvetica?

Swiss Rock Jasmine

What type of plant is Androsace helvetica?

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-2637569: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.