Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
banaresii
ID:
509482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Demoly

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Soc. Bot. France 36: 30 (2006 publ. 2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508814

Common Names

  • Cistus banaresii
  • Banaresii Cistus
  • Banaresii

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Synonyms

  • Cistus banaresii symphytoides Demoly [unknown]

Description

Cistus banaresii (also called Banares Rock Rose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Spain. It is a small, evergreen shrub growing up to 1 meter tall, with fragrant, white flowers. It prefers dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cistus banaresii is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cistus banaresii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistus banaresii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cistus banaresii

Cistus banaresii is native to Spain.

Cistus banaresii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistus banaresii?

Cistus banaresii

What is the common name of Cistus banaresii?

Banaresii

What is the natural habitat of Cistus banaresii?

Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests

Species in the Cistus genus

Cistus akamantis, Cistus atlanticus, Cistus ingwersenii, Cistus osbeckiifolius, Cistus santae, Cistus banaresii, Cistus grancanariae, Cistus palmensis, Cistus aguilari, Cistus albereensis, Cistus albidus, Cistus asper, Cistus atriplicifolius, Cistus calycinus, Cistus canescens, Cistus cebennensis, Cistus cheiranthoides, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus clausonii, Cistus clusii, Cistus conradiae, Cistus creticus, Cistus crispus, Cistus cyprius, Cistus dansereaui, Cistus escartianus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus formosus, Cistus halimifolius, Cistus heterophyllus, Cistus horrens, Cistus hybridus, Cistus incanus, Cistus inflatus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus lasianthus, Cistus laurifolius, Cistus laxus, Cistus ledon, Cistus libanotis, Cistus matritensis, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus munbyi, Cistus nigricans, Cistus novus, Cistus obtusifolius, Cistus ocreatus, Cistus ocymoides, Cistus palhinhae, Cistus parviflorus,

Species in the Cistaceae family

Cistus akamantis, Cistus atlanticus, Cistus ingwersenii, Cistus osbeckiifolius, Cistus santae, Cistus banaresii, Cistus grancanariae, Cistus palmensis, Cistus aguilari, Cistus albereensis, Cistus albidus, Cistus asper, Cistus atriplicifolius, Cistus calycinus, Cistus canescens, Cistus cebennensis, Cistus cheiranthoides, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus clausonii, Cistus clusii, Cistus conradiae, Cistus creticus, Cistus crispus, Cistus cyprius, Cistus dansereaui, Cistus escartianus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus formosus, Cistus halimifolius, Cistus heterophyllus, Cistus horrens, Cistus hybridus, Cistus incanus, Cistus inflatus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus lasianthus, Cistus laurifolius, Cistus laxus, Cistus ledon, Cistus libanotis, Cistus matritensis, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus munbyi, Cistus nigricans, Cistus novus, Cistus obtusifolius, Cistus ocreatus, Cistus ocymoides, Cistus palhinhae, Cistus parviflorus,

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