What is the meaning of Cistus?

1 capitalized : a genus (the type of the family Cistaceae) of shrubs or woody herbs widely distributed in the Mediterranean region and the Orient and distinguished by opposite leaves and capsular fruits with 5 or 10 valves — see rockrose. 2 plural -es : any plant of the genus Cistus : rockrose.

Where is Cistus native to?

Mediterranean region
Rock rose, (Cistus), any of a genus of 18 species of low to medium-sized shrubs, in the rock rose family (Cistaceae), native to the Mediterranean region and long known to horticulture.

What is Cistus ladaniferus resin?

Labdanum, also called ladanum, ladan, or ladanon, is a sticky brown resin obtained from the shrubs Cistus ladanifer (western Mediterranean) and Cistus creticus (eastern Mediterranean), species of rockrose. It was historically used in herbal medicine and is still used in the preparation of some perfumes and vermouths.

Where is labdanum grown?

western Mediterranean
Cistus ladanifer is a species of flowering plant in the family Cistaceae. It is native to the western Mediterranean region. Common names include gum rockrose, labdanum, common gum cistus, and brown-eyed rockrose.

How big are the flowers of Cistus corbariensis?

Leaves opposite, simple, ovate to cordate, 2-5 cm long, 1-2.5 cm wide, margin wavy, dull dark green above, lighter below. Flowers white, 3.5 cm wide, yellow center (stamens), 5 petals with a yellow spot at base of each, borne on terminal or short side branches, solitary or in groups of 3.

What kind of flowers does Cistus incanus have?

Cistus Incanus is a flowering plant that grows mainly in the Mediterranean regions of Southern Europe and North Africa. Often called Mediterranian Rockrose, its flowers present beautiful colors ranging from white to bright pink.

How is Cistus tea used in traditional medicine?

In Moroccan traditional medicine, Cistus tea is used to maintain oral cavity hygiene — mouth and throat. Other ancient uses include treating colds, coughs, menstrual issues, and rheumatism. In natural herbal medicine, the leaves of Cistus are used to treat skin issues and inflammatory diseases.

What kind of climate does Cistus Nursery have?

Cistus offers Mediterranean climate, southern hemisphere, hardy tropical plants, and more. Come visit the nursery and wander through the display gardens, or browse our Plant Lists and have a small piece of the nursery sent to you through the mail… Plants are our passion, and sharing our treasures with fellow plant lovers is our joy.