Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
wilsoniana
ID:
535606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 15: 275 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534938

Common Names

  • Wilson's Rock-Jasmine
  • Wilson's Rock Jasmine
  • Wilson's Rock-Jasmine

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Description

Androsace wilsoniana (also called Wilson's 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 wilsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread and form a dense carpet.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Androsace wilsoniana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androsace wilsoniana 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 wilsoniana

Androsace wilsoniana can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, at elevations of 3,000-4,500 m.

Androsace wilsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace wilsoniana?

Androsace wilsoniana

What is the family of Androsace wilsoniana?

Primulaceae

What is the natural habitat of Androsace wilsoniana?

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,

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