Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
sarmentosa
ID:
535473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich ed.) 2: 14. 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534805

Common Names

  • Sarmentose Rockjasmine
  • Sarmentose Avens
  • Sarmentose Androsace

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Synonyms

  • Primula sarmentosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Androsace chumbyi hort. ex Pax & R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Androsace dubyi (Dergnac) N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Androsace sarmentosa chumbyi auct. [deprecated]

Description

Androsace sarmentosa (also called Sarmentose Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in rocky areas, alpine meadows, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace sarmentosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Androsace sarmentosa sub. primuloides (Duby) Govaerts
Androsace sarmentosa var. watkinsii Hook.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace sarmentosa has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with white and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace sarmentosa is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Androsace sarmentosa

Androsace sarmentosa is found in the alpine regions of the Himalayas, from Pakistan to western China, at elevations of 3,000-5,000 meters.

Androsace sarmentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace sarmentosa?

Androsace sarmentosa

What is the common name of Androsace sarmentosa?

Sarmentose rock jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Androsace sarmentosa?

Rocky slopes and crevices

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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