Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
535558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 237 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534890

Common Names

  • Umbellate Rock-Jasmine
  • Umbellate Rock Jasmine
  • Umbellate Rock-Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Primula umbellata (Lour.) Bentv. [unknown]
  • Androsace carnosula Duby [unknown]
  • Androsace orbicularis Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Androsace patens Wright ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Androsace rotundifolia Sm. [unknown]
  • Androsace rotundifolia Lehm. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Androsace saxifragifolia Bunge [unknown]
  • Drosera umbellata Lour. [unknown]
  • Primula patens (Wright ex A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Primula minutiflora Forrest [unknown]
  • Androsace carnulosa Duby [unknown]

Description

Androsace umbellata (also called Umbellate Rock-jasmine, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to the Himalayas in Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace umbellata 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 umbellata 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 umbellata 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 umbellata

Androsace umbellata can be found in the alpine regions of the Himalayas.

Androsace umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace umbellata?

Androsace umbellata

What is the family of Androsace umbellata?

Primulaceae

What is the natural habitat of Androsace umbellata?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

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-2637836: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.