Rosa brunonii
Himalayan musk rose
Rosa brunonii, commonly known as the Brunoni rose, is a distinctive climbing shrub native to the subtropical regions of South Africa. Renowned for its delicate, fragrant blossoms and vibrant petals, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued in folk medicine for its therapeutic properties and its significant ornamental beauty.
- Scientific name: Rosa brunonii
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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, Rosa brunonii, is known by several different names depending on the language and region. In Swedish, it is referred to as Himalayamyskros, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 复伞房蔷薇 (zh-hans/zh), 復傘房薔薇 (zh-hant/zh-hk), or 复伞房蔷薇 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Himalayamyskros | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 复伞房蔷薇 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 復傘房薔薇 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 復傘房薔薇 | Wikidata |
| zh | 复伞房蔷薇 | Wikidata |
| arz | ورد برونونى | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 复伞房蔷薇 | Wikidata |
| fr | Rosier musqué de l'Himalaya | Wikidata |
| sv | Himalajamyskros | Wikidata |
| en | Himalayan Musk Rose | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence can be noted within the borders of Afghanistan. Its range extends significantly into China, specifically covering the South-Central areas and the Tibet region. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the East Himalaya zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rosa brunonii, possesses several distinct parts that are often utilized in traditional medicine. The leaves are typically characterized by their serrated edges and pinnate arrangement, serving as a primary source of bioactive compounds. The flowers are delicate and visually striking, often used in infusions for their aromatic and soothing properties. Additionally, the fruits, known as hips, develop from the base of the flower after pollination and are valued for their nutritional density and medicinal potential.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa brunonii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rosa brunonii has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rosa brunonii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |