Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santae
ID:
507487

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sauvage) Demoly

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Gallica 153: 320 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506819

Common Names

  • Cistus santae
  • Santa's rockrose
  • Santa's cistus

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Synonyms

  • Halimium santae Sauvage [unknown]

Description

Cistus santae (also called Santa's Rockrose, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are grey-green and its flowers are white. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cistus santae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cistus santae is a white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistus santae is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Cistus santae

Cistus santae is native to Portugal and can be found in the western part of the country.

Cistus santae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistus santae?

Cistus santae

What is the common name of Cistus santae?

Santa's Rockrose

What is the natural habitat of Cistus santae?

Dry grassland, scrub, and rocky slopes

Species in the Cistus genus

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,

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

Charles Sauvage (1909-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sauvage' in the authors string.
Jean-Pierre Demoly (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Demoly' in the authors string.