Cistus tauricus
Cistus tauricus, commonly known as the Taurus Rockrose, is a resilient Mediterranean shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and delicate flowers. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this plant offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a valuable botanical resource for supporting skin health and holistic wellness through natural extracts.
- Scientific name: Cistus tauricus
- Family: Cistaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cistus tauricus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cistaceae and the genus Cistus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Cistaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cistus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cistus tauricus, is recognized by its specific common name in the Azerbaijani language as Krım buxurkolu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Krım buxurkolu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several Mediterranean regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found inhabiting the islands of Corse and Sardegna. Additionally, the species is present within the coastal landscapes of Portugal. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, its range extends into the territory of Albania. Finally, the plant is also documented growing in the country of Bulgaria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Activities
Cistus tauricus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |