The composition of aqueous extracts from cistus libanotis l. The aim of this work was to find an alternative to the chemical fungicides currently used in the control of geotrichum candidum, the causal agent of citrus sour rot. Because of confusion between the original species named by linnaeus in 1753 and the way in. Cistus villosus and cistus incanus are synonyms of cistus creticus. In spring appear the 1 12 wide white flowers with orange yellow stamens in the center and a yellow spot at the base of each petal. Minimal inhibition concentrations mic and minimal fungicidal concentrations mfc were determined using agar dilution method. This rock rose cistus villosus grew last spring and summer in the st john church bible garden in roanoke, va. Pdf antiproliferative activity of hexane extract from. Cistus species have been reported also to be effective against some human bacterial and fungal pathogens.
The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nurserys garden and in other gardens that we have observed it in. Although each flower lasts only for a day, this vigorous shrub provides a succession of flowers for weeks in late spring to early summer. Plants profile for cistus incanus incanus hairy rockrose. Cistus x skanbergii dwarf pink rockrose is a compact, bushy evergreen shrub with masses of clear pale pink, saucershaped flowers, 1 in. It is also used for loosening chest congestion, emptying the bowels, and as a stimulant. Cistus creticus rock rose, cretan rockrose pfaf plant database. Chemical analysis of the essential oils of three cistus species.
Immunpro infection blocker cistus villosus extract a natural substance botanical name. Cistus creticus is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m 3ft 3in by 1 m 3ft 3in. Cistus from the greek kistos is a genus of flowering plants in the rockrose family cistaceae, containing about 20 species ellul et al. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about cistus, rock rose, rockrose cistus x corbariensis supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Cistus salviifolius prostratus sageleaf rockrose is a low spreading evergreen shrub with profuse snowwhite flowers, 1. Cistus parviflorus rose rock plant finder greenplantswap. They are perennial shrubs found on dry or rocky soils throughout the mediterranean region, from morocco and portugal through to. Commonly referred to as rockroses, flowers in the cistus genus bloom in lovely colors ranging from pure white to bright pink. Cistus salviifolius prostratus at san marcos growers. Novel therapeutic options are urgently needed to improve global treatment of virus infections. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
It is used internally in the treatment of catarrh and diarrhoea and. Cistus ladanifer is referred to as the gum cistus, c. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. It is native to southern europe and the area around the eastern mediterranean, but is naturalized in other areas of the world, such as california. Some botanists associate the rock rose with isaiahs chapter 15 prophecy against moab, while other contend that the rock rose was actually a myrrh. The plants database includes the following 6 species of cistus. This species, which furnishes the laudanum of spain and portugal, is often to be met with in gardens. Herbal products with confirmed clinical safety features are attractive starting material for the. Not enough is known about the use of labdanum during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Often referred to as the rock rose, these are an excellent plant in the garden border where they require very little care, also useful as a.
In late april through june profuse silky white 2 flowers with a central boss of yellow cover the plant so that very little foliage is seen. Pdf chemical composition and antioxidant activity of essential oil. Sep 17, 2019 labdanum may be safe when taken by mouth in food amounts or when used on the skin. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. This plant is an aromatic, expectorant, stimulant herb that controls bleeding and has antibiotic effects. Cistus incanus creticus, cistus polymorphus, cistus villosus creticus family. The name rockrose actually refers to plants in two genera, cistus and halimium that with the sunroses helianthemum sp. Australian plant name index apni cistus creticus integrated botanical information system ibis. They are perennial shrubs found on dry or rocky soils throughout the mediterranean region, from morocco and portugal through to the middle east, and also on the canary islands cistus, with its many hybrids and cultivars, is commonly encountered as a.
Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. They are thermophilous perennial shrubs found on dry or rocky soils, which require open, sunny places. Antifungal activity of moroccan medicinal plants against. Oct 12, 2015 cistus species have been reported also to be effective against some human bacterial and fungal pathogens. They are perennial shrubs found on dry or rocky soils throughout the mediterranean region, from morocco and portugal through to the middle east, and also on the canary islands. Genus cistus are evergreen shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and 5petalled, bowlshaped, white, pink or purplish flowers, each lasting a single day, over a long period in summer. They are evergreen shrubs with flowers born for the moment, opening early in the morning and dropping their crapepaper.
Even after natural regional forest fires, these plants are capable to grow due to their increased. While smaller than most rockroses, the blossoms are so abundant that they literally cover the shrub from late spring to midsummer. To 3 tall x 3 wide easily kept smaller trimming after the blossoms fade. Antifungal properties of organic extracts of eight cistus l. With many varieties offered cistus are a hardy group of evergreen shrubs that once established are reasonably drought tolerant. Cistus, from kisthos or kistos, the rockrose carl linnaeus. Cistus incanus, cistus villosus, hairy rockrose, pink. Cistus incanus hairy rockrose cistus ladanifer common gum cistus. Cultivars such as brilliancy are amongst the most popular of this hardy group of plants. It is in leaf all year, in flower in june, and the seeds ripen in august.
With hindsight looking at pictures i took it is clear that many of my plants were hugely overenthusiastic they looked as though they had been fed on steroids. A rounded bushy evergreen shrub with reddish stems and narrow wavyedged dark green leaves, above which are held clusters of large dark pink flowers with conspicuous maroon basal blotches, and a contrasting central. Cistus salviifolius prostratus sageleaf rockrose a low spreading evergreen shrub growing about 2 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide. The leaves, stems, and flowers are used to make medicine. Immunpro infection blocker an innovative medical device. Cistus skanbergii smaller silver leaves look good with the smaller pale pink flowers. Antiproliferative activity of hexane extract from tunisian cistus libanotis, cistus monspeliensis and cistus villosus. Cistus creticus pink rockrose, hoary rockrose is a species of shrubby plant in the family cistaceae. Antiproliferative activity of hexane extract from tunisian cistus.
Index of taxa indice delle specie tutte le famiglie. Cistus species cistus creticus name synonyms cistus dunalianus sweet cistus undulatus sweet cistus villosus var. Antifungal properties of organic extracts of eight cistus. Authors noticed that among eight plant extracts, only methanol extracts of cistus villosus, ceratonia siliqua, and halimiumum. Cistaceae rockrose family medicinal use of rock rose.
This family, with between 170200 species in eight genera, are primarily distributed in the temperate areas of europe and the mediterranean sea basin but. Cistus creticus seeds pink rockrose, hoary rockrose. Home products shrubs the rockroses cistus the rockroses cistus the rockroses by randy baldwin, san marcos growers the plants commonly called rockrose or rock rose have long been popular in california gardens. The english name hoary rockrose may refer to this species, among others description. Loudon says the gum which exudes from it is eaten by the common people. A compact and bushy, evergreen shrub, flowering from february until june, with colours that can vary from rose pink to purple. Cistus x snow fireextra cold hardy crimson spot variety from xera with an extra long bloom time. Potent in vitro antiviral activity of cistus incanus. A natural antibiotic, antiviral and biofilm buster.
Last year i wrote about keeping things in my garden in balance by cutting back the lush foliage of my border plants at this time. Cistus creticus seeds pink rockrose, hoary rockrose plant world seeds. Cistus villosus and cistus monspeliensis, two species native to morocco, have been shown to be antibacterial against staphylococcus aureus, which is the bacterium responsible for causing staph. The methanol extracts of cistus villosus, ceratonia siliqua and halimium. Antiproliferative activity of hexane extract from tunisian cistus libanotis, cistus. As with all cistus best in full sun where the soil is lean and drains well. The flowers are borne atop a compact mound of narrow. It is not known if taking labdanum by mouth in medicinal amounts is safe or what the possible side effects might be. A natural antibiotic, antiviral, and biofilm buster cistus is a genus of beautiful flowering plants that are native to mediterranean regions of southern europe and north africa. Genus cistus are evergreen shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and 5petalled, bowlshaped, white, pink or purplish flowers, each lasting a single day, over a long period in summer details c. An easy going rock rose that is also striking blooming abundantly from late spring well into summer covering the deep green evergreen foliage with masses of white flowers followed by attractive reddish seedheads that persist into the fall.
Sally e smith, david j read, in mycorrhizal symbiosis second edition, 2002. They are indigenous to the mediterranean region and are known for their durability. Pdf in vivo antiinflammatory and analgesic activities of cistus. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. Labdanum is used for bronchitis, diarrhea, water retention, hernia, tumors, leprosy, and hardening of the spleen.