Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
535356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) C.M.Hu & Y.C.Yang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 24: 22 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534688

Common Names

  • Minor Rock Jasmine
  • Androsace Minor
  • Minor Rock Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Androsace rigida minor Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Androsace minor (also called Small-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 minor is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Androsace minor 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 minor is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the mountains of Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from division, dig up the clumps of plants in the spring or fall and divide them into smaller clumps. Replant the divisions in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Androsace minor

Androsace minor is found in the mountains of western China.

Androsace minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace minor?

Androsace minor

What is the common name of Androsace minor?

Lesser Rock Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Androsace minor?

Rocky slopes, scree, and grassy meadows in the mountains of Central Asia

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-2637649: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Chi Ming Hu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hu' in the authors string.
Yung Chang Yang (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Yang' in the authors string.