Cistus salviifolius
Sage Leaved Rock Rose, Salvia Cistus
Also known as: Cistus apricus (Jord. & Fourr.) Timb.-Lagr. +18 more
- Cistus apricus (Jord. & Fourr.) Timb.-Lagr.
- Cistus arrigens (Jord. & Fourr.) Timb.-Lagr.
- Cistus cupanianus C.Presl ex Spreng., 1825
- Cistus elegans (Jord. & Fourr.) Timb.-Lagr.
- Cistus fruticans (Jord. & Fourr.) Timb.-Lagr.
- Cistus microphyllus (Jord. & Fourr.) Timb.-Lagr.
- Cistus platyphyllus (Jord. & Fourr.) Timb.-Lagr.
- Cistus rhodanensis (Jord. & Fourr.) Timb.-Lagr.
- Cistus salviifolius f. biflorus Willk.
- Cistus salviifolius f. brevipedunculatus Willk.
- Cistus salviifolius f. cymosus Willk.
- Cistus salviifolius f. grandifolius Willk.
- Cistus salviifolius f. longipedunculatus Willk.
- Cistus salviifolius f. macrocalyx Willk.
- Cistus salviifolius var. biflorus (Willk.) Willk.
- Cistus salviifolius var. brevipedunculatus Willk.
- Cistus salviifolius var. corbariensis Rouy & Foucaud
- Cistus salviifolius var. cymosus Willk.
- Cistus salviifolius var. elegans (Jord. & Fourr.) P.Fourn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cistaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Cistus salviifolius (commonly known as Sage-leaved Rock-rose or Salvia cistus) is a shrub within the Cistaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Madeira