Status:
valid
Authors:
Duby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 50 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534626
Common Names
- Androsace jacquemontii
- Jacquemont's Rock-Jasmine
- Jacquemont's Androsace
Synonyms
- Androsace ferruginea Watt ex R.Knuth [unknown]
- Androsace robusta jacquemontii (Duby) Y.J.Nasir [unknown]
- Androsace villosa jacquemontii (Duby) R.Knuth [unknown]
Description
Androsace jacquemontii (also called Himalayan Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in alpine meadows and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Androsace jacquemontii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a groundcover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Androsace jacquemontii var. robusta (R.Knuth) Govaerts
Androsace jacquemontii var. vilosissima (R.Knuth) Govaerts
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Androsace jacquemontii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Androsace jacquemontii 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 jacquemontii
Androsace jacquemontii can be found in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Androsace jacquemontii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace jacquemontii?
Androsace jacquemontii
What is the family of Androsace jacquemontii?
Primulaceae
What is the common name of Androsace jacquemontii?
Jacquemont's 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,