Cistus ladanifer
Common Gum Cistus, Gum Rock Rose
Other regional names: Labdanum
- Labdanum
Also known as: Cistus ladanifer subsp. subcatus (Dunal) P.Monts. +4 more
- Cistus ladanifer subsp. subcatus (Dunal) P.Monts.
- Cistus ladanifer var. genuinus Daveau
- Cistus ladaniferus f. immaculatus Dans.
- Cistus ladaniferus L.
- Cistus longifolius Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cistaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to Africa and Europe, Cistus ladanifer (commonly known as Common gum cistus or Gum Rock-rose) is a shrub belonging to the Cistaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, France, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Canary Is., Cyprus, Madeira, New Zealand South
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms