Helianthemum citrinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citrinum
ID:
718048
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ghaz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 32: 69 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717381
Common Names
- Lemon Rock Rose
- Lemon Sun Rose
- Lemon Frostweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helianthemum citrinum (also called Lemon 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 citrinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and as an erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helianthemum citrinum is a yellow disc floret, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helianthemum citrinum 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 citrinum
Helianthemum citrinum can be found in the Canary Islands.
Helianthemum citrinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthemum citrinum?
Helianthemum citrinum
What is the common name of Helianthemum citrinum?
Lemon Rockrose
What is the natural habitat of Helianthemum citrinum?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
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,
References
Shahina Agha Ghazanfar (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20007712-1: Based on the initial data import