Helianthemum humile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humile
ID:
718176
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 40: 59 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717509
Common Names
- Dwarf Sun Rose
- Dwarf Rock Rose
- Dwarf Rocky Mountain Sun Rose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helianthemum humile (also called Rock rose, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow or white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthemum humile 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 humile 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 humile is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Helianthemum humile
Helianthemum humile can be found in the western Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Helianthemum humile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthemum humile?
Helianthemum humile
What is the common name of Helianthemum humile?
Humile Rockrose
What is the natural habitat of Helianthemum humile?
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
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:168925-1: Based on the initial data import