Helianthemum thymiphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thymiphyllum
ID:
718465
Status:
valid
Authors:
Svent.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Addit. Fl. Canar. 1: 35 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717798
Common Names
- Thymiphyllous Rock Rose
- Thymiphyllous Sun Rose
- Thymiphyllous Crimson Sun Rose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helianthemum thymiphyllum (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 thymiphyllum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and evergreen foliage. It is also used as a groundcover in rock gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helianthemum thymiphyllum is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Helianthemum thymiphyllum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray and covered with a thin layer of soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn by carefully dividing the rootball.
Where to Find Helianthemum thymiphyllum
Helianthemum thymiphyllum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy.
Helianthemum thymiphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthemum thymiphyllum?
Helianthemum thymiphyllum
What is the common name of Helianthemum thymiphyllum?
Thyme-leaved rock rose
What is the natural habitat of Helianthemum thymiphyllum?
It is found in dry, sunny places in Europe and North Africa
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
Eric Ragnor Sventenius (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Svent.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169216-1: Based on the initial data import