Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
songaricum
ID:
1296315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 1: 94 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295653



Common Names

  • Songar Sunrose
  • Songar Rockrose
  • Songar Helianthemum


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Description

Helianthemum songaricum (also called Songar Rockrose, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and can reach a height of up to 2 m.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthemum songaricum is used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helianthemum songaricum is a yellow star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthemum songaricum is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Helianthemum songaricum

Helianthemum songaricum is native to Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

Helianthemum songaricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthemum songaricum?

Helianthemum songaricum

What is the common name of Helianthemum songaricum?

Songar Rockrose

What is the natural habitat of Helianthemum songaricum?

Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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,