Rosa davurica
Amur rose
Rosa davurica, commonly known as the Davurica rose, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its delicate pink blooms and aromatic properties, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality through its nutrient-rich petals.
- Scientific name: Rosa davurica
- 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 the family Rosaceae, it is classified under 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 davurica, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Azerbaijan, it is referred to as Daur itburnusu, while in Sweden, it is called Taigaros. Its names in other languages include 山刺玫 in Chinese, Роза даурская in Russian, and даурска роза in Bulgarian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Daur itburnusu | Wikidata |
| sv | Taigaros | Wikidata |
| zh | 山刺玫 | Wikidata |
| ru | Роза даурская | Wikidata |
| bg | даурска роза | Wikidata |
| arz | ورد دافوريكا | Wikidata |
| fi | taiganruusu | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山刺玫 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 山刺玫 | Wikidata |
| sv | Amurros | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Eurasia. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Poland. Moving eastward, it is widely distributed across various territories in Siberia. Specifically, its habitat includes the regions of Buryatiya, Chita, and Irkutsk. Finally, the species can also be found extending into the remote territory of Yakutiya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Rosa davurica, utilizes its fruits as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. These fleshy fruits, often referred to as rose hips, are harvested once they have fully ripened to ensure a high concentration of bioactive compounds. Within these fruits, various nutrients and medicinal properties are stored, making them a valuable part of the plant's overall therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa davurica has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+) -catechin, flavonoids, gallic acid, kaempferol, methyl gallate.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+) -catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-rutinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rosa davurica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rosa davurica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include histamine release, passive cutaneous anaphylaxis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| histamine release | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| passive cutaneous anaphylaxis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |