Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
conquense
ID:
718058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Borja & Rivas Goday ex G.López) Mateo & Arán

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Montiberica 3: 95 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717391



Common Names

  • Cuenca Rock Rose
  • Cuenca Sun Rose
  • Cuenca Frostweed


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Synonyms

  • Helianthemum marifolium conquense Borja & Rivas Goday ex G.López [unknown]
  • Helianthemum origanifolium conquense (Borja & Rivas Goday ex G.López) Rivas Mart. [unknown]

Description

Helianthemum conquense (also called Cuenca 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 conquense 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 conquense is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthemum conquense 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 conquense

Helianthemum conquense can be found in the Canary Islands.

Helianthemum conquense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthemum conquense?

Helianthemum conquense

What is the common name of Helianthemum conquense?

Conquense Rockrose

What is the natural habitat of Helianthemum conquense?

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

Gonzalo Mateo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mateo' in the authors string.
Ginés Alejandro López González (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.López' in the authors string.
Salvador Rivas Goday (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivas Goday' in the authors string.
José Borja Carbonell (1902-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borja' in the authors string.
Vicente Jesús Arán Redó (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arán' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991343-1: Based on the initial data import