Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
squamatum
ID:
718427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Dum.Cours.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cult. 3: 129.1802

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717760



Common Names

  • Scaly Rock Rose
  • Scaly Sun Rose
  • Scaly Crimson Sun Rose


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Synonyms

  • Cistus squamatus L. [unknown]

Description

Helianthemum squamatum (also called Rock Rose, Sun Rose, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, evergreen leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas such as hillsides, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helianthemum squamatum 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 squamatum is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helianthemum squamatum 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 squamatum can be propagated by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Helianthemum squamatum

Helianthemum squamatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy.

Helianthemum squamatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helianthemum squamatum?

Helianthemum squamatum

What is the common name of Helianthemum squamatum?

Scaly Rock Rose

What is the natural habitat of Helianthemum squamatum?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Georges Louis Marie Dumont de Courset (1746-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dum.Cours.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169179-1: Based on the initial data import