Androsace ovalifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
535397
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.C.Yang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 24: 221 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534729
Common Names
- Oval-Leaved Rock-Jasmine
- Oval-Leaved Rock Jasmine
- Oval-Leaved Rock-Jasmine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Androsace ovalifolia (also called Oval-leaved Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to Asia. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white or pink flowers. It grows in rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Androsace ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Androsace ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia
Androsace ovalifolia is native to the temperate forests of North America.
Androsace ovalifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace ovalifolia?
Androsace ovalifolia
What type of plant is Androsace ovalifolia?
A perennial flowering plant
Where does Androsace ovalifolia 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-2637690: Based on the initial data import
Yung Chang Yang (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Yang' in the authors string.