Status:
valid
Authors:
Knjaz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 83: 137 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534632
Common Names
- Androsace kuczerovii
- Kuczerov's Rock-Jasmine
- Kuczerov's Androsace
Description
Androsace kuczerovii (also called Kuczerov's 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 mountains of Central Asia and grows in alpine meadows and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Androsace kuczerovii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Androsace kuczerovii are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like growth pattern.
Cultivation and Propagation
Androsace kuczerovii 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 kuczerovii
Androsace kuczerovii can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Androsace kuczerovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace kuczerovii?
Androsace kuczerovii
What is the family of Androsace kuczerovii?
Primulaceae
What is the common name of Androsace kuczerovii?
Kuczerov'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,