Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
zambalensis
ID:
535609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 15: 283 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534941

Common Names

  • Zambalensis Rock-Jasmine
  • Zambalensis Rock Jasmine
  • Zambalensis Rock-Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Androsace chamaejasme tibetica R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Androsace villosa zambalensis Petitm. [unknown]

Description

Androsace zambalensis (also called Zambales 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 zambalensis is an 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 zambalensis 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 zambalensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Androsace zambalensis

Androsace zambalensis can be found in the Philippines, in the province of Zambales, at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Androsace zambalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsace zambalensis?

Androsace zambalensis

What is the family of Androsace zambalensis?

Primulaceae

What is the natural habitat of Androsace zambalensis?

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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