Abyssinian rose
Rosa abyssinica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Abyssinian rose, scientifically known as Rosa abyssinica, is a resilient shrub native to the high-altitude regions of East Africa. Renowned for its delicate blooms, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional healing practices for its potential antioxidant properties and its role in soothing skin ailments and promoting overall wellness.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Abyssinian Rose
- Scientific synonyms
- Rosa Moschata Var. Abyssinica · Rosa Bottaiana · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Abyssinian rose
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rosa abyssinicaSynonyms
- Rosa moschata var. abyssinica
- Rosa bottaiana
- Rosa schweinfurthii
- Rosa sempervirens var. abyssinica
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Abessinische Rose
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Rosa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across Northeast Tropical Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Within the African continent, it can be found spanning from Eritrea to Ethiopia. Its presence also extends through Somalia and across the regions of Sudan and South Sudan. Beyond Africa, the species reaches into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically within Saudi Arabia. Consequently, its range encompasses a diverse set of territories across these two major geographic regions.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Rosa abyssinica is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural integrity to ascend without the need for external hosts. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle, growing directly in the soil rather than as an epiphyte.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Rosa abyssinica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Chemicals
Rosa abyssinica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include FURFURAL, squalene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| FURFURAL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
FURFURAL
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
squalene
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Preparations
Rosa abyssinica has 6 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include cold-water extracts, ethanol extract of the leaves, fresh and dry hips, fresh and dry leaves, hot water extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cold-water extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanol extract of the leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fresh and dry hips | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fresh and dry leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hot water extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Solvent extracts from leaves and hips | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cold-water extracts
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Ethanol extract of the leaves
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Fresh and dry hips
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Fresh and dry leaves
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Hot water extracts
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Solvent extracts from leaves and hips
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences