Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Wendelbo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Aarbok Univ. Bergen, Mat.-Naturvitensk. Ser. 19: 27 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534644
Common Names
- Androsace laevigata
- Smooth Rock-Jasmine
- Smooth Androsace
Synonyms
- Primula laevigata Derganc [unknown]
- Douglasia laevigata A.Gray [unknown]
- Douglasia laevigata ciliolata Constance [unknown]
- Douglasia laevigata ciliolata (Constance) Calder & Roy L.Taylor [unknown]
- Gregoria laevigata (A.Gray) House [unknown]
Description
Androsace laevigata (also called Smooth 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 laevigata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Androsace laevigata 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 laevigata 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 laevigata
Androsace laevigata can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Androsace laevigata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace laevigata?
Androsace laevigata
What is the family of Androsace laevigata?
Primulaceae
What is the common name of Androsace laevigata?
Smooth 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,