Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflorus
ID:
608171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 14 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607503

Common Names

  • Cistus parviflorus
  • Small-flowered Rock Rose
  • Small-flowered Sun Rose

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Synonyms

  • Cistus complicatus Lam. [unknown]
  • Cistus cymosus Dunal [unknown]
  • Cistus lilacinus Hoffmanns. ex Steud. [unknown]

Description

Cistus parviflorus (also called Small-Flowered 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 parviflorus 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

Cistus parviflorus has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet smell. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistus parviflorus 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 parviflorus

Cistus parviflorus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Cistus parviflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistus parviflorus?

Cistus parviflorus

What is the common name of Cistus parviflorus?

Small-flowered Rockrose

What is the natural habitat of Cistus parviflorus?

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,

References