Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
jacquemontii
ID:
535294

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

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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.

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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,

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