Cistus monspeliensis
Montpelier Cistus, Montpelier Rock Rose
Other regional names: Montpellier Cistus +1 more
- Montpellier Cistus
- Narrow Leaved Cistus
Also known as: Cistus monspeliensis f. typicus Dans. +1 more
- Cistus monspeliensis f. typicus Dans.
- Cistus monspeliensis var. vulgaris Willk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cistaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Cistus monspeliensis (commonly known as Montpelier Cistus or Montpelier rock-rose) is a shrub belonging to the Cistaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Yugoslavia
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