Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
yargongensis
ID:
535608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petitm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 8: 367 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534940

Common Names

  • Yargongensis Rock-Jasmine
  • Yargongensis Rock Jasmine
  • Yargongensis Rock-Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Androsace cephalantha Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Androsace mucronifolia stenophylla Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Androsace yargongensis (also called Yargong 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 yargongensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is often used in rock gardens and alpine gardens. It has attractive 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 yargongensis 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 yargongensis 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 yargongensis

Androsace yargongensis can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, at elevations of 3000-5000 m.

Androsace yargongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace yargongensis?

Androsace yargongensis

What is the family of Androsace yargongensis?

Primulaceae

What is the natural habitat of Androsace yargongensis?

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,