Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
535564

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534896

Common Names

  • Hairy Rock-Jasmine
  • Hairy Rock Jasmine
  • Hairy Rock-Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Primula odoratissima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Primula altaica Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Androsace altaica K.Koch [unknown]
  • Androsace chamaejasme M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Androsace glabrata Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Androsace globifera Schur [illegitimate]
  • Androsace odoratissima Schreb. [unknown]
  • Androsace olympica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Androsace olympica glabrata Trautv. [unknown]
  • Androsace penicillata Schott, Nyman & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Androsace phrygia Gand. [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa congesta Boiss. [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa fallax Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa glabrata (Trautv.) R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa uniflora Duby [unknown]
  • Aretia helvetica Georgi [unknown]
  • Aretia villosa Bubani [unknown]

Description

Androsace villosa (also called Hairy Rock-Jasmine, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Androsace villosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Androsace villosa var. arachnoidea (Schott, Nyman & Kotschy) R.Knuth
Androsace villosa var. dasyphylla (Bunge) Kar. & Kir.
Androsace villosa sub. koso-poljanskii (Ovcz.) Fed.
Androsace villosa sub. taurica (Ovcz.) Fed.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa

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

Androsace villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace villosa?

Androsace villosa

What is the family of Androsace villosa?

Primulaceae

What is the natural habitat of Androsace villosa?

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,

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