Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
535289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 432 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534621

Common Names

  • Androsace incana
  • Hoary Rock-Jasmine
  • Hoary Androsace

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Synonyms

  • Androsace laxmanniana Auct. ex R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa incana (Lam.) Duby [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa turczanowii Freyn [unknown]

Description

Androsace incana (also called Hoary 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 incana is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace incana 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 incana 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 incana

Androsace incana is found in the mountains of western China.

Androsace incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace incana?

Androsace incana

What is the family of Androsace incana?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace incana?

Hoary Rock Jasmine

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,