Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
kuvajevii
ID:
535301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mazurenko

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Byull. Glavn. Bot. Sada 163: 46 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534633

Common Names

  • Androsace kuvajevii
  • Kuvajev's Rock-Jasmine
  • Kuvajev's Androsace

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Description

Androsace kuvajevii (also called Kuvajev'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 kuvajevii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Androsace kuvajevii are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like growth pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace kuvajevii 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 kuvajevii

Androsace kuvajevii can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Androsace kuvajevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace kuvajevii?

Androsace kuvajevii

What is the family of Androsace kuvajevii?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace kuvajevii?

Kuvajev'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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2637597: Based on the initial data import
Maya Mazurenko (1935-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazurenko' in the authors string.