Rosa dumalis
Rosa dumalis, commonly known as the sweetbriar rose, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to North American woodlands. Renowned for its fragrant, pale pink blooms and thorny stems, this medicinal plant has historically been used in traditional remedies to support digestive health and soothe minor skin irritations and inflammations.
- Scientific name: Rosa dumalis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Rosa dumalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Rosales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rosaceae and 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 dumalis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Iceland, it is called Glitrós, while in Germany, it is known as Vogesen-Rose. In Poland, the species is called Róża sina, and in Finland, it is commonly known as orjanruusu. Additionally, in Upper Sorbian, it is referred to as Šěra róža.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| is | Glitrós | Wikidata |
| de | Vogesen-Rose | Wikidata |
| pl | Róża sina | Wikidata |
| fi | orjanruusu | Wikidata |
| hsb | Šěra róža | Wikidata |
| sv | Nyponros | Wikidata |
| da | Blågrøn Rose | Wikidata |
| et | Harilik kibuvits | Wikidata |
| fa | رز سبزه | Wikidata |
| ru | Шиповник рощевой | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Rosa dumalis, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. Its presence is documented throughout the island of Ireland and across Great Britain. Furthermore, the species can be found in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. It also inhabits the northern landscapes of Finland. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends as far as Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rosa dumalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include vitamin C.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |