Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 523 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607397
Common Names
- Cistus Ladanifer
- Rock Rose
- Sun Rose
Synonyms
- Ladanium officinarum Spach [unknown]
- Ladanum verum Raf. [unknown]
- Cistus grandiflorus Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Cistus ladanifer albiflorus Dunal [unknown]
- Cistus ladanifer bicolor Demoly [unknown]
- Cistus ladanifer maculatus Dunal [unknown]
- Cistus ladanifer stenophyllus (Link) Grosser [unknown]
- Cistus ladanifer sulcatus Demoly [unknown]
- Cistus ladanifer sulcatus Demoly [unknown]
- Cistus ladanifer sulcatus (Demoly) P.Monts. [unknown]
- Cistus ladanifer immaculatus Dans. [unknown]
- Cistus ladanosma Hoffmanns. [unknown]
- Cistus viscosus Stokes [unknown]
- Cistus ladanifer subcatus (Dunal) P.Monts. [unknown]
- Cistus ladanifer maculatus [deprecated]
Description
Cistus ladanifer (also called Gum Rock Rose, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has white flowers with yellow stamens and is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cistus ladanifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and to attract bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cistus ladanifer sub. mauritanicus (Thibaud ex Dunal) Pau & Sennen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cistus ladanifer is a white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cistus ladanifer is a shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cistus ladanifer
Cistus ladanifer is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Cistus ladanifer FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cistus ladanifer?
Cistus ladanifer
What are the common names of Cistus ladanifer?
Ladanifer Rockrose
What are the characteristics of Cistus ladanifer?
It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with small, grey-green leaves and large, white flowers with yellow centers in summer
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,