Moon-spotted sun rose

Moon-spotted sun rose
Moon-spotted sun rose
Systematics
Rosids Eurosiden II Order : Mallow-like (Malvales) Family : Rockrose family (Cistaceae) Genre : Sun rose ( Helianthemum ) Type : Moon-spotted sun rose
Scientific name
Helianthemum lunulatum
( All. ) DC.

The moon-spotted sunflower ( Helianthemum lunulatum ) is a species of sunflower ( Helianthemum ) in the rockrose family (Cistaceae).

features

The moon-spotted sun rose is an evergreen dwarf shrub that reaches heights of 5 to 20 centimeters. The leaves are elliptical-lanceolate and 8 to 12 millimeters long and 3 to 4 millimeters wide. The flowers are arranged individually or in groups of 2 to 3 (rarely 4) on a mostly short inflorescence axis. They are long-stalked. The petals are yellow and have a crescent-shaped, orange-colored spot on the base.

Flowering time is from June to July.

The number of chromosomes is 2n = 22.

Occurrence

The moon-spotted sun rose occurs in the Maritime Alps on rocks and stony meadows at altitudes of 850 to 2200 meters.

use

The moon-spotted sun rose is rarely used as an ornamental plant for rock gardens and dry stone walls.

literature

• Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Helianthemum lunulatum at Tropicos.org. In: IPCN Chromosome Reports . Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis

Web links

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