Cistus
Rockrose
Cistus, commonly known as Rock Rose, is a resilient Mediterranean shrub celebrated for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its aromatic resins and potent antioxidants, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to soothe skin irritations, reduce inflammation, and support respiratory health, offering a natural essence of healing vitality.
- Scientific name: Cistus
- Family: Cistaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Cistaceae. It is specifically identified by 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 is known by various common names depending on the language, such as Cisto in Esperanto (eo), Estepa (botànica) in Catalan (ca), Zistrosen in German (de), Soløjetræ in Danish (da), and Ciste in French (fr).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Cisto | Wikidata |
| ca | Estepa (botànica) | Wikidata |
| de | Zistrosen | Wikidata |
| da | Soløjetræ | Wikidata |
| fr | Ciste | Wikidata |
| ar | قريضة | Wikidata |
| cs | cist | Wikidata |
| az | Buxurkolu | Wikidata |
| ja | ゴジアオイ属 | Wikidata |
| he | לוטם | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented in both Belgium and Switzerland. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can be found throughout various parts of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, its range includes the islands of Baleares and Corse. Additionally, the species is widely distributed across the mainland of France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cistus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 210Pb.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 210Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cistus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cistus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include respiratory infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| respiratory infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |