Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
adenostegia
ID:
535629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 101 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534961

Common Names

  • Adenostegia Androsiphonia
  • Androsiphonia Adenostegia
  • Adenostegia Androsiphonia

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Synonyms

  • Paropsia adenostegia (Stapf) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Androsiphonia adenostegia (also called Adenostegia, 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

Androsiphonia adenostegia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Androsiphonia adenostegia 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

Androsiphonia adenostegia is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Androsiphonia adenostegia

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

Androsiphonia adenostegia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androsiphonia adenostegia?

Androsiphonia adenostegia

What is the family of Androsiphonia adenostegia?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the natural habitat of Androsiphonia adenostegia?

Rocky slopes and alpine meadows

Species in the Androsiphonia genus

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2637904: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.