Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
khumbuensis
ID:
1318636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dentant

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Alpine Bot. 2018(https://doi.org/10.1007/s00035-018-0208-3): 4, fig. 4. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331090

Common Names

  • Khumbu Androsace
  • Himalayan Rock Jasmine
  • Himalayan Snow Jasmine

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Description

Androsace khumbuensis (also called Himalayan Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves at the base. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and the plant grows in rocky areas and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace khumbuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace khumbuensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace khumbuensis is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or vegetatively. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. For vegetative propagation, divide the clumps of herbs in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Androsace khumbuensis

Androsace khumbuensis is native to Nepal and can be found in alpine meadows.

Androsace khumbuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace khumbuensis?

Androsace khumbuensis

What is the family of Androsace khumbuensis?

Primulaceae

What is the native range of Androsace khumbuensis?

Asia

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

Cédric Dentant: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dentant' in the authors string.