Kingdom Plantae Scientific name Halimium Order Malvales | Family Cistaceae Rank Genus | |
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Similar Halimium halimifolium, Cistaceae, Halimium lasianthum, Halimium umbellatum, Halimium atriplicifolium | ||
Halimium garden plants
Halimium (rockrose, false sun-rose, or halimium) is a genus of 12 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen subshrubs in the family Cistaceae, closely related to Cistus. They are native to Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor, with the centre of diversity in the western Mediterranean region.
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- Halimium garden plants
- Jaguarcillo halimium atriplicifolium www riomoros com
- Cultivation and uses
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The leaves are opposite, simple oval, 1-5 cm long and 0.5-2 cm broad, varying from glossy green to tomentose grey-green. The flowers are 1.5-4 cm diameter, with five petals, white or yellow; in some species the flowers are bicoloured with a dark red or brown basal spot on each petal to act as a nectar guide for pollinating insects.
Jaguarcillo halimium atriplicifolium www riomoros com
Cultivation and uses
Several Halimium species, and the numerous hybrids and cultivars derived from them, are widely grown as ornamental plants, popular in rockeries. A broader range of colours is available among the cultivars.
