Rosa cinnamomea
Rosa cinnamomea, commonly known as the Cinnamon Rose, is a distinctive wild shrub prized for its aromatic qualities and medicinal potential. Native to specific Mediterranean and Middle Eastern landscapes, this species is valued in traditional herbalism for its therapeutic properties, offering unique bioactive compounds used in various natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Rosa cinnamomea
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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 cinnamomea, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Finland, it is commonly called metsäruusu, while in Slovenia, it is known as cimetov šipek. Its names in Chinese vary slightly by regional designation but are consistently identified as 樟叶蔷薇, including the forms zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | metsäruusu | Wikidata |
| zh | 樟叶蔷薇 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 樟叶蔷薇 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 樟叶蔷薇 | Wikidata |
| sl | cimetov šipek | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |