Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
607784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Butkov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. Uzbekistan. 5: 641 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607116



Common Names

  • Rough Cistus
  • Asper Cistus
  • Rough Rockrose


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Description

Cistanche speciosa (also called Rou Cong Rong, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It is found in the deserts and semi-deserts of this region and grows in sandy or stony soils. It has a thick, woody stem and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cistanche speciosa is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cistanche speciosa is a yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin, and pale green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistus asper can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, use a sharp, sterile knife to cut a stem just below a node. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Cistus asper can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cistanche speciosa

Cistanche speciosa is native to the deserts of Central Asia and western China.

Cistanche speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistus asper?

Cistus asper

What type of plant is Cistus asper?

Shrub

Where is Cistus asper found?

Spain

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Aleksandr Yakovlevich Butkov (1911-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Butkov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661970-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].