Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
wulfeniana
ID:
535607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sieb. ex W.D.J.Koch) Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. 17: 51 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534939

Common Names

  • Wulfen's Rock-Jasmine
  • Wulfen's Rock Jasmine
  • Wulfen's Rock-Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Primula sieberi Derganc [unknown]
  • Primula pacheri Derganc [unknown]
  • Primula wulfenia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Androsace pacheri Leyb. [unknown]
  • Aretia wulfeniana Siebold ex W.D.J.Koch [unknown]

Description

Androsace wulfeniana (also called Wulfen'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 wulfeniana is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and alpine gardens. It has attractive evergreen foliage and produces clusters of white or pink flowers in the spring. It is also drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Androsace wulfeniana 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 wulfeniana 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 wulfeniana

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

Androsace wulfeniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace wulfeniana?

Androsace wulfeniana

What is the family of Androsace wulfeniana?

Primulaceae

What is the natural habitat of Androsace wulfeniana?

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-2637882: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch (1771-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.J.Koch' in the authors string.