Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
strigillosa
ID:
535531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 32: 10 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534863

Common Names

  • Strigillosa Rockjasmine
  • Strigillosa Avens
  • Strigillosa Androsace

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Synonyms

  • Androsace foliosa Klatt [unknown]
  • Androsace sarmentosa grandifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Androsace strigillosa mutica Franch. [unknown]
  • Androsace strigillosa canescens C.Marquand [unknown]

Description

Androsace strigillosa (also called Strigose 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 strigillosa 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 strigillosa has small, white flowers with yellow centres that are borne in clusters on a short stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace strigillosa is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Androsace strigillosa

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

Androsace strigillosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace strigillosa?

Androsace strigillosa

What is the natural habitat of Androsace strigillosa?

Rocky slopes and alpine meadows

What is the flowering period of Androsace strigillosa?

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,

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