Cistus laurifolius
Laurel Leaf Cistus, Laurel Leaved Cistus
Also known as: Cistus laurifolius subsp. atlanticus (Pit.) Sennen & Mauricio +5 more
- Cistus laurifolius subsp. atlanticus (Pit.) Sennen & Mauricio
- Cistus laurifolius var. atlanticus Pit.
- Cistus laurifolius var. lanceolatus Rouy & Foucaud
- Cistus laurifolius var. ovatus Rouy & Foucaud
- Cistus laurifolius var. prostratus Sennen
- Ladanium laurifolium (L.) Spach
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cistaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Cistus laurifolius (commonly known as Laurel-Leaf Cistus or Laurel-Leaved Cistus) is a shrub belonging to the Cistaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, 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, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms