Rosa corymbifera
Rosa corymbifera, commonly known as the corymb rose, is a resilient deciduous shrub celebrated for its fragrant, pink blossoms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its antioxidant properties and therapeutic potential, offering natural wellness benefits through its nutrient-rich hips and aromatic essence.
- Scientific name: Rosa corymbifera
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 corymbifera, is referred to by various names across different linguistic traditions. In German, it is called the Hecken-Rose, while in Upper Sorbian, it is known as Płótna róža. Its names vary significantly in other regions, such as the Arabic ورد مشطي, the Bulgarian храсталачна шипка, and the Armenian մասրենի վահանակիր.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Hecken-Rose | Wikidata |
| hsb | Płótna róža | Wikidata |
| ar | ورد مشطي | Wikidata |
| bg | храсталачна шипка | Wikidata |
| hy | մասրենի վահանակիր | Wikidata |
| nl | Heggenroos | Wikidata |
| uk | Шипшина щитконосна | Wikidata |
| az | Qalxanvari itburnu | Wikidata |
| et | Kännas-kibuvits | Wikidata |
| be | ружа шчытканосная | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across various parts of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Denmark. Additionally, its presence is noted throughout the landscapes of Finland. The species also inhabits the regions of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range extends into the northern territories of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the rosehip, utilizes its reproductive structures for both biological dispersal and medicinal application. The fruit, which is a fleshy, vitamin-rich accessory structure often referred to as a rose hip, is the most widely utilized part in herbal remedies due to its high antioxidant content. Within this protective exterior, the plant develops its seed, which contains the genetic blueprint necessary for the next generation of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa corymbifera has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidant, tocopherols, vitamin C, vitamin E.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tocopherols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |