Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
535380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. , ed. 2, 1: 137 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534712

Common Names

  • Western Rock-Jasmine
  • Western Rock Jasmine
  • Western Rock-Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Amadea occidentalis Lunell [unknown]
  • Androsace arizonica A.Gray [unknown]
  • Androsace occidentalis arizonica (A.Gray) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Androsace occidentalis simplex (Rydb.) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Androsace occidentalis simplex (Rydb.) G.T.Robbins [unknown]
  • Androsace platysepala Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Androsace simplex Rydb. [unknown]
  • Aretia occidentalis MacMill. [unknown]
  • Androsace occidentalis arizonica (A.Gray) G.T.Robbins [unknown]
  • Androsace occidentalis occidentalis [unknown]
  • Primula occidentalis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Primula arizonica Derganc [unknown]

Description

Androsace occidentalis (also called Western Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to the mountains of western North America. It has small, leathery leaves and clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky, alpine meadows and scree slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis

Androsace occidentalis is native to the temperate forests of North America.

Androsace occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace occidentalis?

Androsace occidentalis

What is the common name of Androsace occidentalis?

Western Rock Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Androsace occidentalis?

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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