Rosa bracteata
Rosa bracteata, commonly known as the bracteate rose, is a unique medicinal shrub prized for its therapeutic potential. Renowned for its distinctive floral structure, this species contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to support skin health and reduce inflammation, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Rosa bracteata
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Rosa. As a member of the Rosa bracteata species, it follows this specific hierarchical taxonomic structure.
| 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 bracteata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), Cantonese (zh-hk), and standard Chinese (zh), it is commonly called 硕苞蔷薇. Additionally, in Persian (fa), it is known as رز براکتیاتا.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 硕苞蔷薇 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 碩苞薔薇 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 碩苞薔薇 | Wikidata |
| fa | رز براکتیاتا | Wikidata |
| zh | 硕苞蔷薇 | Wikidata |
| ar | ورد قنابي | Wikidata |
| arz | ورد براكتياتا | Wikidata |
| ja | カカヤンバラ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 硕苞蔷薇 | Wikidata |
| fr | Rosier de Macartney | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution across several key regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Madagascar. Its range extends significantly into China, specifically throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. In Eastern Asia, the species is established in the Nansei-shoto islands. Finally, the distribution encompasses the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Rosa bracteata, is often valued for its various components, but specifically, the fruits play a significant role in its botanical profile. These fruits, typically developing from the fertilized ovaries of the flower, serve as the reproductive vessels containing the seeds necessary for the plant's propagation. In many medicinal species within the rose family, the chemical constituents found within the fruits can possess unique bioactive properties that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa bracteata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calcium citrate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calcium citrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |