Androsace lanuginosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
535314
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich ed.) 2: 15. 1824
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534646
Common Names
- Androsace lanuginosa
- Downy Rock-Jasmine
- Downy Androsace
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Primula lanuginosa Kuntze [unknown]
- Androsace lanuginosa glabrior Wall. [unknown]
- Androsace lanuginosa leitichii auct. [deprecated]
Description
Androsace lanuginosa (also called Woolly 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 lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Androsace lanuginosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Androsace lanuginosa 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 lanuginosa
Androsace lanuginosa can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Androsace lanuginosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace lanuginosa?
Androsace lanuginosa
What type of plant is Androsace lanuginosa?
A perennial flowering plant
Where does Androsace lanuginosa grow?
It grows in rocky alpine meadows
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-2637608: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.