TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Botanical family: Cistaceae

Number of plants found: 4    

Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus , Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose. Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus
Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus

Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus

Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose
Family: Cistaceae
Origin: Southern Europe, Mediterranean
USDA Zone: 7-10?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

They are thermophilous perennial shrubs found on dry or rocky soils, which require open, sunny places. As with many other Cistaceae, the species of Cistus have the ability to form mycorrhizal associations with truffles (Tuber) and are thus able to thrive on poor sandy soils or rocks.

The leaves are oval and crinkled, about 2 in(5 cm)long. Saucer-shaped rosy purple flowers about 2 in(5 cm) in diameter are produced in summer, the petals rumpled like tissue paper.

The most unique feature of this plant is its richness of polyphenols whose extraordinary abundance in the Pink Rockrose has popularized it as a valuable food supplement used in teas, taken alone and even incorporate in boutique health foods where its age old reputation of supporting the immune system and therefore assisting naturally with reisistance to and recovery from common colds and flu. This highly fragrant extract of the rockrose is a labdanoid terpene.When labdanum resin or leaves and twigs are steam distilled, a dark yellow oil is produced that is used in flavoring baked goods, gum and candy, and in laundry products and cleaners.



Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus , Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose
Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus , Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose. Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus
Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus
Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus , Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose
Cistus incanus, Cistus villosus , Hairy Rockrose, Pink Rockrose


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Cistus ladanifer, Gum Rockrose, Crimson-spot Rockrose

Cistus ladanifer

Gum Rockrose, Crimson-spot Rockrose
Family: Cistaceae
Origin: Mediterranean
USDA Zone: 7-10?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

It is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its strongly resin-scented foliage and conspicuous flowers. Its long slender leaves, green with greyish undersides, are fragrant in summer, being a major source of redolent essential oils, leaf distillates, and a resin called gum labdanum, used for perfumed products and flavoring. As with other rock roses, it requires full sun in a xeriscape garden.





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Cistus salviifolius, Sageleaf Rockrose, Salvia Cistus

Cistus salviifolius

Sageleaf Rockrose, Salvia Cistus
Family: Cistaceae
Origin: Mediterranean
USDA Zone: 4-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Sageleaf Rockrose is a low, very erect shrub about two to three feet in height.

It cannot grow in the shade. It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

The dried leaves are used as an adulterant for marjoram.



Cistus salviifolius, Sageleaf Rockrose, Salvia Cistus
Cistus salviifolius, Sageleaf Rockrose, Salvia Cistus
Cistus salviifolius, Sageleaf Rockrose, Salvia Cistus
Cistus salviifolius, Sageleaf Rockrose, Salvia Cistus


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Cistus sp., Rockrose

Cistus sp.

Rockrose
Family: Cistaceae
Origin: Mediterranean
USDA Zone: 6-10?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Species and varieties:

Cistus albidus

Cistus creticusCistus incanus

Cistus ladanifer

Cistus munbyi

Cistus salviifolius

Cistus X skanbergii





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