Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 28: t. 2763 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534967
Common Names
- Astylum Androtium
- Androtium Astylum
- Astylum Androtium
Description
Androtium astylum (also called Astylum, 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
Androtium astylum 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 Androtium astylum 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
Androtium astylum 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 Androtium astylum
Androtium astylum can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, at elevations of 3000-5000 m.
Androtium astylum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androtium astylum?
Androtium astylum
What is the natural habitat of Androtium astylum?
Rocky slopes and alpine meadows
What is the flowering period of Androtium astylum?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Androtium genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
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Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,