Rosa agrestis

Rosa agrestis, commonly known as the wild thorny rose, is a resilient medicinal plant celebrated for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its high antioxidant content, it is frequently used in traditional remedies to support immune function, soothe inflammation, and promote skin health through its potent, natural botanical compounds.

  • Scientific name: Rosa agrestis
  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is categorized under the genus Rosa.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Rosales WCVP
Family Rosaceae WCVP
Genus Rosa WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Rosa agrestis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Poland, it is called Róża polna, while in Hvar, it is known as Rólna róža. Swedish speakers call it Åkerros, and in Arabic, it is identified as ورد مرجي. Additionally, in Welsh, the plant is referred to as Drysïen bêr fanddail.
Language Common Name Source
pl Róża polna Wikidata
hsb Rólna róža Wikidata
sv Åkerros Wikidata
ar ورد مرجي Wikidata
cy Drysïen bêr fanddail Wikidata
ca roser agrest Wikidata
cs růže polní Wikidata
arz ورد اجريستيس Wikidata
sl poljski šipek Wikidata
pl Rosa arvensis Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several parts of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is recorded in Denmark, Great Britain, and Ireland. The species also extends its range further north into Sweden. Additionally, it can be found within the central regions of Middle Europe, specifically in Austria. These locations collectively define the known geographical reach of Rosa agrestis.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP
Middle Europe Netherlands WCVP

Chemicals

Rosa agrestis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Astragalin.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
Astragalin 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Rosa agrestis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Rosa agrestis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acute lung injury.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
acute lung injury 1 ★☆☆☆☆