Status:
valid
Authors:
Rouy & Foucaud
Source:
ksu
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Fl. France 2: 306 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717500
Common Names
- Hairy Sun Rose
- Hairy Rock Rose
- Hairy Rocky Mountain Sun Rose
Description
Helianthemum hirtiforme (also called Hairy Rockrose, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthemum hirtiforme is an ornamental plant used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helianthemum hirtiforme is a yellow disc floret, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helianthemum hirtiforme is a perennial shrub native to California. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Helianthemum hirtiforme
Helianthemum hirtiforme can be found in the western Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Helianthemum hirtiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthemum hirtiforme?
Helianthemum hirtiforme
What is the common name of Helianthemum hirtiforme?
Hairy rockrose
What is the family of Helianthemum hirtiforme?
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,