Rosa cinnamomea

Rosa cinnamomea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rosa cinnamomea, scientifically known as Rosa cinnamomea, is a distinctive species of wild rose valued for its aromatic properties and medicinal potential. Often found in rocky terrains, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its soothing qualities, offering therapeutic benefits in treating skin ailments and inflammation.

Family
Rosaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Rosa Cinnamomea Var. Americana · Rosa Cinnamomea F. Cinerea · 69 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rosa cinnamomea

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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 family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Rosa. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified as Rosa cinnamomea.

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 geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Additionally, its range extends into Middle Europe. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the territory of Austria. Together, these locations define the known presence of Rosa cinnamomea within these territories.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Netherlands
Middle Europe Poland
Middle Europe Switzerland

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Rosa cinnamomea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Antioxidant.

Chemicals reported in Rosa cinnamomea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Biomeditsinskaia khimiia

Preparations

Rosa cinnamomea has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.

Preparations reported for Rosa cinnamomea
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extracts

  1. Journal of applied microbiology