Status:
valid
Authors:
Ludlow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 76 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534606
Common Names
- Androsace hemisphaerica
- Half-Sphere Rock-Jasmine
- Half-Sphere Androsace
Description
Androsace hemisphaerica (also called Half-sphere 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 hemisphaerica is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Androsace hemisphaerica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Androsace hemisphaerica 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 hemisphaerica
Androsace hemisphaerica is native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe.
Androsace hemisphaerica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace hemisphaerica?
Androsace hemisphaerica
What is the common name of Androsace hemisphaerica?
Hemisphaerica Rock Jasmine
What type of plant is Androsace hemisphaerica?
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,