rockrose
Cistus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Rockrose, scientifically known as Cistus, is a resilient Mediterranean shrub celebrated for its aromatic foliage and delicate blossoms. Renowned in herbal medicine, it possesses powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used in essential oils and topical salves, this plant offers unique therapeutic benefits for skin healing and wellness.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- rockrose
- Rockroses
- Shrubby Rock-roses
- Sun Roses
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CistusSynonyms
- Halimiocistus
- Halimium
- Rhodocistus
- Ladanium
- Ledonia
- Strobon
- Stegitris
- Stephanocarpus
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Zistrosen
- Zistrose
- Zistrosen
French:
- Ciste
- Cistes
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Cistus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cistus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 210Pb.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 210Pb | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
210Pb
- Journal of environmental science and health. Part A, Toxic/hazardous substances & environmental engineering
Activities
Cistus has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiinflammatory.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Antifungal
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Antiinflammatory
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Conditions
Cistus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include respiratory infections.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory infections | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Respiratory infections
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Preparations
Cistus has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CYSTUS052 given in lozenge, Cistus extract (CYSTUS052), Extracts, essential oil.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cystus052 given in lozenge | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cistus extract (cystus052) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cystus052 given in lozenge
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Cistus extract (cystus052)
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Extracts
- Planta
Essential oil
- Planta