Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
canum
ID:
718021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hornem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn. 2: 496 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717354



Common Names

  • Helianthemum canum
  • Dog Sunrose
  • Dog Rockrose


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Synonyms

  • Rhodax montanus Spach [unknown]
  • Rhodax canus Fuss. [unknown]
  • Rhodax dichrous (Kunze) Holub [unknown]
  • Rhodax vinealis Fuss [unknown]
  • Cistus canus L. [unknown]
  • Cistus indicus L. [unknown]
  • Cistus vinealis Willd. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum dichroum Kunze [unknown]
  • Helianthemum montanum Vis. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum obovatum Dunal [unknown]
  • Helianthemum oelandicum incanum (Willk.) G.López [unknown]
  • Helianthemum vineale Pers. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum apenninum cantabricum (M.Laínz) G.López [unknown]
  • Helianthemum ciscaucasicum Juz. & Pozdeeva [unknown]
  • Helianthemum canum cantabricum (Font Quer & Rothm.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum canum incanum (Willk.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum canum ciscaucasicum (Juz. & Pozdeeva) P.A.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Helianthemum canum balcanicum (Janch.) Blečić [unknown]

Description

Helianthemum canum (also called Grey 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 canum 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 canum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthemum canum 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 canum

Helianthemum canum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Helianthemum canum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthemum canum?

Helianthemum canum

What is the common name of Helianthemum canum?

Grey Rockrose

What is the natural habitat of Helianthemum canum?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941351-1: Based on the initial data import