Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
septentrionalis
ID:
535493

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 142 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534825

Common Names

  • Septentrionalis Rockjasmine
  • Septentrionalis Avens
  • Septentrionalis Androsace

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Synonyms

  • Amadea diffusa Lunell [unknown]
  • Amadea puberulenta Lunell [unknown]
  • Androsace acaulis hort. ex Duby [unknown]
  • Androsace arguta Greene [unknown]
  • Androsace diffusa Small [unknown]
  • Androsace elongata Richardson [unknown]
  • Androsace glandulosa Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Androsace gormanii Greene [unknown]
  • Androsace lactea Pall. [unknown]
  • Androsace lactiflora Kar. & Kir. [illegitimate]
  • Androsace linearis Graham [unknown]
  • Androsace multiflora Lam. [unknown]
  • Androsace pinetorum Greene [unknown]
  • Androsace puberulenta Rydb. [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis diffusa (Small) R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis glandulosa (Wooton & Standl.) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis gormannii Ostenf. [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis latifolia Y.H.Huang [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis pinetorum R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis puberulenta (Rydb.) R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis puberulenta (Rydb.) G.T.Robbins [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis robusta H.St.John [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis robusta (H.St.John) G.T.Robbins [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis subintegra A.Nelson ex R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis subulifera A.Gray [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis subulifera (A.Gray) G.T.Robbins [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis subumbellata A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis subumbellata (A.Nelson) G.T.Robbins [unknown]
  • Androsace subulifera Rydb. [unknown]
  • Androsace subumbellata Small [unknown]
  • Douglasia ochotensis gormanii (Greene) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis breviscapa Krylov [unknown]
  • Androsace septentrionalis septentrionalis [unknown]
  • Primula septentrionalis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Primula septentrionalis subulifera Derganc [unknown]
  • Primula pinetorum Derganc [unknown]

Description

Androsace septentrionalis (also called Northern 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 septentrionalis 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 septentrionalis sub. glandulosa (Wooton & Standl.) G.T.Robbins

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace septentrionalis 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 septentrionalis 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 septentrionalis

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

Androsace septentrionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace septentrionalis?

Androsace septentrionalis

What is the common name of Androsace septentrionalis?

Northern rock jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Androsace septentrionalis?

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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