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Helianthemum alpestre (Jacq.) DC.

Alpine Rockrose

Cistaceae

Taxonomy

Classification

Group: Spermatophytina (Spermatophytes)
Family: Cistaceae (Rockrose family)
Genus: Helianthemum (Frostweed)

Synonyms

Helianthemum alpestre
Cistus alpestris
Helianthemum italicum subsp. alpestre
Helianthemum oelandicum subsp. alpestre
Helianthemum thessalum
Rhodax alpestris
Rhodax italicus subsp. alpestris

Related species

Helianthemum apenninum (L.) Mill. - White Rock-Rose
Helianthemum nummularium (L.) Mill. - Common Rock-Rose
Helianthemum canum (L.) Baumg. - Hoary Rock-Rose
Helianthemum alpestre (Jacq.) DC. - Alpine Rockrose

Traits


    Dwarf shrub, maximal 15 cm tall. inflorescence: raceme-like to scorpioid-cyme-like. flowers: yellowish. calyx: 5‑leaved, mostly consisting of 3 larger and 2 smaller leaves. sepals: free, the inner 5–7 mm long. stamina: at least 12. fruits: capsules. phyllotaxy: oppos...

    You find the complete description in our identification books.

Distribution

Distribution in Europe


Helianthemum alpestre

Legend

The colours represent the floristic status of the species in the respective region. Green indicates native occurrences, light green naturalized occurrences. Adventive occurrences are represented by light yellow shades and plants that are cultivated (but rarely occur in the wild) are dark yellow. Grey colours are used, if the floristic status of species is unknown or uncertain.

Distribution in Germany

Helianthemum alpestre

Legend

Natural, established occurences
Artificial occurences

The color intensity reflects the species' abundance

Data: Floristische Kartierung Deutschlands (Stand 2013), Bundesamt für Naturschutz (www.floraweb.de)

Ecology

Helianthemum alpestre

Helianthemum alpestre

Status

  • native

Habitat

  • extensively used or natural grassland, dwarf shrub heaths, screes, rocky habitats

  • in alkaline, dry habitats

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