Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
coulteri
ID:
718063

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 323 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717396



Common Names

  • Coulter's Rock Rose
  • Coulter's Sun Rose
  • Coulter's Frostweed


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Synonyms

  • Crocanthemum berlandieri Janch. [unknown]
  • Halimium coulteri Grosser [unknown]
  • Halimium berlandieri Briq. [unknown]

Description

Helianthemum coulteri (also called Coulter's 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 coulteri 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 coulteri 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 coulteri 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 coulteri

Helianthemum coulteri can be found in the Canary Islands.

Helianthemum coulteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthemum coulteri?

Helianthemum coulteri

What is the common name of Helianthemum coulteri?

Coulter's Rockrose

What is the natural habitat of Helianthemum coulteri?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2842378: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.