Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
mucronifolia
ID:
535360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Watt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 17 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534692

Common Names

  • Mountain Rock Jasmine
  • Mountain Rock-Jasmine
  • Mountain Rock Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Primula microphylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Primula mucronifolia Derganc [unknown]
  • Androsace globifera Klatt [illegitimate]
  • Androsace microphylla Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Androsace mucronifolia uniflora R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]

Description

Androsace mucronifolia (also called Mucronate Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers and is typically found in rocky areas, such as cliffs and scree slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace mucronifolia 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

Androsace mucronifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace mucronifolia 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 mucronifolia

Androsace mucronifolia is found in the mountains of western China.

Androsace mucronifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace mucronifolia?

Androsace mucronifolia

What is the common name of Androsace mucronifolia?

Mucronate-leaved Rock Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Androsace mucronifolia?

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,

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