Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lactiflora
ID:
535309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Duby

Source:
cmp

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534641

Common Names

  • Androsace lactiflora
  • Milk-Flowered Rock-Jasmine
  • Milk-Flowered Androsace

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Synonyms

  • Primula lactiflora (Fisch.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Androsace alismoides Hornem. [unknown]
  • Androsace amurensis Prob. [unknown]
  • Androsace angustifolia hort. ex Andrews [unknown]
  • Androsace baikalensis Fisch. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Androsace commutata Schlecht. [unknown]
  • Androsace coronopifolia Andrews [unknown]
  • Androsace salicifolia G.F.Sm. & D.B.Lowe [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis lactiflora (Pall.) Trautv. [unknown]

Description

Androsace lactiflora (also called White-flowered 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 Europe and Asia and grows in alpine meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace lactiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Androsace lactiflora 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace lactiflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Androsace lactiflora

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

Androsace lactiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace lactiflora?

Androsace lactiflora

What is the family of Androsace lactiflora?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Androsace lactiflora?

Milky-Flowered 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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Jean Étienne Duby (1798-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duby' in the authors string.