Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
muscoidea
ID:
535365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 48 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534697

Common Names

  • Mossy Rock-Jasmine
  • Mossy Rock Jasmine
  • Mossy Rock-Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Primula dubyana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Primula duthiei Derganc [unknown]

Description

Androsace muscoidea (also called Mossy 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 muscoidea 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 muscoidea 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 muscoidea is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the mountains of Europe. It is typically grown in rock gardens and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Androsace muscoidea

Androsace muscoidea is found in the mountains of western China.

Androsace muscoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace muscoidea?

Androsace muscoidea

What is the common name of Androsace muscoidea?

Moss-like Rock Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Androsace muscoidea?

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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