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Androsace sarmentosa

Rock Jasmine

a perennial member of the Androsace genus in the family Primulaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.1 m
Spread
0.2 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The entire plant is used in Tibetan medicine, it is said to have a bitter taste and a cooling and coarsening potency[2]. A resolutive, it dries up serous fluids[2]. It is used in the treatment of disorders from tumours, inflammations of fluids and other serous fluid disorders[2].

Product or use
Resolvent

Material uses

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Can be used as a low-growing ground cover[1].

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Soil surface

Ground cover

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas from Sikkim to Kashmir.
Habitat
Mixed forests and grassy slopes at elevations of 2800 - 4000 metres[3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 3+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy
Soil pH
alkaline, very alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - requires a period of cold stratification. Where possible, the seed is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame - all watering should be from the bottom of the pot[1]. The seed can take 2 years to germinate, prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow on in a partially shaded cold frame[1]. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division of runners in early summer. Pot them up into a sandy compost and grow them on until they are well-rooted before planting them into their permanent positions[1].

Cultivation

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Requires a very well-drained light or sandy alkaline soil of low nutrient status and with the addition of limestone chippings if necessary[1]. Usually best in full sun, though in hot-summer areas it can be better if given some shade, especially from the hottest sun[1]. Grows well on dry stone walls, or as a low ground cover, and tolerates hot humid summers[1].

References

  1. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  2. Tsarong. Tsewang. J. Tibetan Medicinal Plants Tibetan Medical Publications, India 1994-00-00 ISBN 81-900489-0-2

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  3. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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