Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 24: 400 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534968
Common Names
- Decaryi Androya
- Androya Decaryi
- Decaryi Androya
Description
Androya decaryi (also called Decary'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
Androya decaryi is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is also drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Androya decaryi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Androya decaryi 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 Androya decaryi
Androya decaryi can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, at elevations of 3000-5000 m.
Androya decaryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androya decaryi?
Androya decaryi
What is the natural habitat of Androya decaryi?
Rocky slopes and alpine meadows
What is the flowering period of Androya decaryi?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Androya genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608627-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].