Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Davis & Coode
Source:
ksu
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 26: 201 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717299
Common Names
- Helianthemum antitauricum
- Antitauricum Helianthemum
- Antitauricum Sun Rose
Description
Helianthemum antitauricum (also called Taurus Rockrose, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, leathery leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthemum antitauricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helianthemum antitauricum is a bright yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helianthemum antitauricum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 metre in height. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Helianthemum antitauricum
Helianthemum antitauricum can be found in the Caucasus region, including Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia.
Helianthemum antitauricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthemum antitauricum?
Helianthemum antitauricum
What is the common name of Helianthemum antitauricum?
Helianthemum antitauricum
What is the family of Helianthemum antitauricum?
Cistaceae
Species in the Helianthemum genus
Helianthemum inaguae,
Helianthemum sicanorum,
Helianthemum sinuspersicum,
Helianthemum aegyptiacum,
Helianthemum aganae,
Helianthemum aguloi,
Helianthemum almeriense,
Helianthemum angustatum,
Helianthemum antitauricum,
Helianthemum apenninum,
Helianthemum asperum,
Helianthemum assadii,
Helianthemum baschkirorum,
Helianthemum bickhamii,
Helianthemum brachypodum,
Helianthemum bramwelliorum,
Helianthemum broussonetii,
Helianthemum bystropogophyllum,
Helianthemum canariense,
Helianthemum canum,
Helianthemum caput-felis,
Helianthemum carmen-joanae,
Helianthemum carolipaui,
Helianthemum chihuahuense,
Helianthemum cinereoflavescens,
Helianthemum cinereum,
Helianthemum citrinum,
Helianthemum conchitae,
Helianthemum concolor,
Helianthemum confertum,
Helianthemum conquense,
Helianthemum coulteri,
Helianthemum crassifolium,
Helianthemum creticola,
Helianthemum cretophilum,
Helianthemum croceum,
Helianthemum cuatrecasasii,
Helianthemum cylindrifolium,
Helianthemum dagestanicum,
Helianthemum digeneum,
Helianthemum doumerguei,
Helianthemum ellipticum,
Helianthemum eriocephalum,
Helianthemum fontanesii,
Helianthemum geniorum,
Helianthemum georgicum,
Helianthemum germanicopolitanum,
Helianthemum getulum,
Helianthemum glaucescens,
Helianthemum golondrinum,
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,