Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
vitaliana
ID:
535592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lapeyr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Pyrénées : 94 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534924

Common Names

  • Vitaliana Rock-Jasmine
  • Vitaliana Rock Jasmine
  • Vitaliana Rock-Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Vitaliana primuliflora Bertol. [unknown]
  • Primula sedifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Primula vitaliana L. [unknown]
  • Androsace lutea Lam. [unknown]
  • Androsace rugosa [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Aretia vitaliana L. [unknown]
  • Douglasia vitaliana (L.) Hook. ex Pax [unknown]
  • Gregoria lutea S.Lag. [unknown]
  • Gregoria vitaliana Duby [unknown]
  • Gregoria vitaliana sesleri (Buser ex Sünd.) Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Androsace vitaliana (also called Alpine Pearlwort, 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 vitaliana 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 vitaliana var. centriberica Kress
Androsace vitaliana var. nevadensis (Chiarugi) Kress
Androsace vitaliana sub. sesleri (Buser ex Sünd.) Kress
Androsace vitaliana var. flosjugorum (Kress) Carlón, M.Laínz, Moreno Mor., Rodr.Berd. & Ó.Sánchez
Androsace vitaliana sub. assoana (M.Laínz) Kress
Androsace vitaliana sub. praetutiana (Buser ex Sünd.) Kress
Androsace vitaliana sub. cinerea (Sünd.) Kress
Androsace vitaliana sub. vitaliana
Androsace vitaliana sub. lepontina (Chiarugi) C.J.Dixon, Gutermann & Schneew.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androsace vitaliana 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 vitaliana 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 vitaliana

Androsace vitaliana can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, at elevations of 2,400-4,200 m.

Androsace vitaliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace vitaliana?

Androsace vitaliana

What is the family of Androsace vitaliana?

Primulaceae

What is the natural habitat of Androsace vitaliana?

Mountain slopes and rocky outcrops

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,