Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
munbyi
ID:
608135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. 1: 215 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607467

Common Names

  • Cistus Munbyi
  • Rock Rose
  • Sun Rose

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Synonyms

  • Cistus sericeus Munby [unknown]
  • Halimium sericeum K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Cistus munbyi (also called Munby's Rockrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rockrose family, Cistaceae. It is a shrub with grey-green leaves, and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It is native to the Mediterranean, and it can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cistus munbyi 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 headaches, stomachaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cistus munbyi is a white, five-petalled bloom with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistus munbyi is a species of flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be grown in a potting mix of equal parts sand, peat, and loam. Propagation is done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cistus munbyi

Cistus munbyi is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Cistus munbyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistus munbyi?

Cistus munbyi

What is the common name of Cistus munbyi?

Munby's Rockrose

What are the uses of Cistus munbyi?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

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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