Cistus lasianthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 19 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607417
Common Names
- Cistus Lasianthus
- Rock Rose
- Sun Rose
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- Stegitris lasianthus Raf. [unknown]
- Cistus elongatus Vahl [unknown]
- Cistus scabrosus Aiton [unknown]
- Halimium alyssoides lasianthum (Lam.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
- Halimium eriocephalum Willk. [unknown]
- Halimium lasianthum Spach [unknown]
- Helianthemum lasianthum Pers. [unknown]
- Helianthemum scabrosum Pers. [unknown]
- Halimium lasianthum pontevedrensis Blanco-Dios [unknown]
Description
Cistus lasianthus (also called 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 lasianthus 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 lasianthus sub. alyssoides (Lam.) DemolyCistus lasianthus sub. lasianthus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cistus lasianthus is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a reddish hue.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cistus lasianthus 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 lasianthus
Cistus lasianthus is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Cistus lasianthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cistus lasianthus?
Cistus lasianthus
What are the common names of Cistus lasianthus?
Woolly Rockrose
What are the characteristics of Cistus lasianthus?
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,
References
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:168334-1: Based on the initial data import