Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
polyanthum
ID:
718342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 78 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717675



Common Names

  • Many-flowered Sun Rose
  • Many-flowered Rock Rose
  • Many-flowered Rocky Mountain Sun Rose


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Synonyms

  • Rhodax polyanthus Spach [unknown]
  • Cistus polyanthos Desf. [unknown]
  • Helianthemon polyanthum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum viscidum Pomel [unknown]

Description

Helianthemum polyanthum (also called Rock Rose, Sun Rose, or St. John's-wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cistaceae. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sunny places such as rocky hillsides and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthemum polyanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthemum polyanthum is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthemum polyanthum is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, Helianthemum polyanthum can be propagated by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Helianthemum polyanthum

Helianthemum polyanthum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Helianthemum polyanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthemum polyanthum?

Helianthemum polyanthum

What is the common name of Helianthemum polyanthum?

Many-flowered Rock Rose

What is the natural habitat of Helianthemum polyanthum?

Rocky slopes and cliffs, dry grassland and scrub

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