Rosa gallica
Gallica
Rosa gallica, commonly known as the French rose, is a perennial shrub celebrated for its fragrant, deep pink blossoms. Renowned in traditional herbalism, its petals are used to create soothing salves and floral waters. This hardy species remains a cornerstone of botanical gardens and natural skincare formulations worldwide.
- Scientific name: Rosa gallica
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rosaceae, falling 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, known scientifically as Rosa gallica, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Rosa-rubra, while in Polish, it is called róża francuska. It is known in Russian as Шиповник французский, and in Catalan, it goes by the name Rosa gàl·lica. Additionally, in Finnish, the species is commonly known as gallianruusu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Rosa-rubra | Wikidata |
| pl | róża francuska | Wikidata |
| ru | Шиповник французский | Wikidata |
| ca | Rosa gàl·lica | Wikidata |
| fi | gallianruusu | Wikidata |
| de | Essig-Rose | Wikidata |
| cs | růže keltská | Wikidata |
| az | Fransa itburnusu | Wikidata |
| lt | Prancūzinis erškėtis | Wikidata |
| hsb | Kisałowa róža | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that extends across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found growing in the landscapes of Austria. It also maintains a distribution throughout the territories of Czechia-Slovakia and Germany. Finally, its reach continues southward into the country of Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as the French rose, is highly valued for its aromatic and therapeutic properties, which are primarily concentrated in its vibrant flowers. Within these blossoms, the delicate, fragrant petals serve as the main source of medicinal extracts used in traditional remedies and skincare preparations.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| petals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa gallica has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, alpha-amylase, anthocyanin, catechin, ellagic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-amylase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| purine nucleosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rosa gallica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant activity.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |