Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
creticus
ID:
607949

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 738 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607281

Common Names

  • Cretic Cistus
  • Cretic Cistus
  • Cretic Cistus

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Synonyms

  • Cistus creticus albus (O.E.Warb.) Demoly [unknown]
  • Cistus creticus flavus Demoly [unknown]
  • Cistus villosus albus O.E.Warb. [unknown]
  • Cistus complicatus Spruner ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Cistus corsicus Loisel. [unknown]
  • Cistus cupanianus C.Presl [unknown]
  • Cistus dunalianus Sweet [unknown]
  • Cistus garganicus Ten. [unknown]
  • Cistus incanus creticus (L.) Heywood [unknown]
  • Cistus ladaniferus Stokes [unknown]
  • Cistus philothei Sennen & Mauricio [unknown]
  • Cistus polymorphus Willk. [unknown]
  • Cistus rotundifolius Sweet [unknown]
  • Cistus tomentosus Lam. [unknown]
  • Cistus undulatus Moench [unknown]
  • Cistus villosus L. [unknown]
  • Cistus villosus creticus (L.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cistus villosus rotundifolius (Sweet) Grosser [unknown]
  • Cistus villosus undulatus Grosser [unknown]
  • Cistus vulgaris Spach [unknown]
  • Cistus incanus creticus (L.) Heyw. [unknown]

Description

Cistus creticus (also called 'Creticus Cistus', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves, up to 10 cm long and 5 cm wide, and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cistus creticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as coughs, colds, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cistus creticus sub. corsicus (Loisel.) Greuter & Burdet
Cistus creticus sub. eriocephalus (Viv.) Greuter & Burdet
Cistus creticus sub. trabutii (Maire) Dobignard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cistus creticus is small and white. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a reddish hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistus creticus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in bright, indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Cistus creticus

Cistus creticus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.

Cistus creticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistus creticus?

Cistus creticus

What is the common name of Cistus creticus?

Creticus

What type of plant is Cistus creticus?

Shrub

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,

References