Androsace phaeoblephara - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phaeoblephara
ID:
535412
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 15: 270 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534744
Common Names
- Phaeoblephara Rock-Jasmine
- Phaeoblephara Rock Jasmine
- Phaeoblephara Rock-Jasmine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Androsace phaeoblephara (also called Dark-eyed Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to Asia. It has leathery, lance-shaped leaves and small, white or pink flowers. It grows in rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Androsace phaeoblephara is an ornamental plant and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and is a popular choice for rockeries and alpine gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Androsace phaeoblephara 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 phaeoblephara 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 phaeoblephara
Androsace phaeoblephara can be found in the alpine regions of the Himalayas, from Pakistan to western China, at elevations of 3,000-5,000 meters.
Androsace phaeoblephara FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androsace phaeoblephara?
Androsace phaeoblephara
What is the natural habitat of Androsace phaeoblephara?
Rocky slopes and alpine meadows
What is the flowering period of Androsace phaeoblephara?
Late spring to early summer
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-2637703: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.