Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ocymoides
ID:
608156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 18 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607488

Common Names

  • Cistus ocymoides
  • Rock Rose
  • Sun Rose

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Synonyms

  • Stegitris algarviensis Raf. [unknown]
  • Cistus candidus (Sweet) Demoly [unknown]
  • Cistus algarvensis Sims [unknown]
  • Cistus involucratus Lam. [unknown]
  • Cistus sampsucifolius Cav. [unknown]
  • Halimium heterophyllum Spach [unknown]
  • Halimium ocymoides (Lam.) Willk. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum algarvense Dunal [unknown]
  • Helianthemum candidum Sweet [unknown]
  • Helianthemum heterophyllum Steud. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum microphyllum Sweet [unknown]
  • Helianthemum ocimifolium Pourr. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Helianthemum ocymoides Pers. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum rugosum Sweet [unknown]

Description

Cistus ocymoides (also called Ocymoides Rockrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cistaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry and rocky slopes, often growing in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Cistus ocymoides 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cistus ocymoides 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 ocymoides 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 ocymoides

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

Cistus ocymoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistus ocymoides?

Cistus ocymoides

What is the common name of Cistus ocymoides?

Mint-leaved Rockrose

What is the natural habitat of Cistus ocymoides?

Dry and rocky hillsides of the Mediterranean region

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,