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Rosa inodora

Rosa inodora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (29 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Rosa inoodor, is a remarkable medicinal plant celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, this species is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to support skin health, boost immunity, and promote overall wellness through its unique bioactive compounds.

Family
Rosaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Flower
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Rosa Canina F. Bernensis · Rosa Elliptica · 161 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rosa inodora

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Duftarme Rose
  • keilblättrige Rose

French:

  • Rosier inodore

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Rosales
Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various parts of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes the countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Moving toward the central regions, the species can also be found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the borders of Austria. Additionally, the plant extends its reach into Belgium, completing its regional range.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Netherlands
Middle Europe Poland

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Rosa inodora is characterized by its existence as a perennial species, ensuring its long-term presence within its natural ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its stem branches above the ground level, which facilitates its structural development and reproductive capabilities. Its growth habit is further classified as a nanophanerophyte, indicating a specific scale of its woody structure. The plant exhibits a deciduous nature, undergoing a seasonal cycle where it sheds its foliage, a process that allows it to adapt to varying environmental conditions and periods of dormancy.

Deciduousness :
deciduous
Life form :
nanophanerophyte
Life form :
phanerophyte
Lifecycle :
perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Rosa inodora is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub, exhibiting a self-supporting structure without the need for climbing assistance. This independent, terrestrial plant typically reaches an average height of 1.5 meters, though its stature can vary significantly, ranging from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum height of 2 meters. As an independent species, it does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a stable woody habit throughout its development.

Climber :
self-supporting
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Growth form :
shrub
Parasite :
independent
Plant height max:
2 m
Plant height mean:
1.5 m
Plant height min:
1 m
Woodiness :
woody

Physiology

The physiology of Rosa inodora is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency within its environmental niche. The plant exhibits specific leaf morphometric properties, including a mean leaf size of 10.565 cm², reflecting its structural adaptation for light interception and gas exchange. Furthermore, its leaf economics are defined by a mean Specific Leaf Area (SLA) of 120.6 cm²/g, a value that provides insight into the relationship between its leaf mass and surface area, influencing its resource acquisition strategies and overall photosynthetic capacity.

Leaf size mean:
10.565 cm²
Photosynthetic pathway :
C3
Specific Leaf Area (SLA) mean:
120.6 cm²/g

Reproduction

The reproduction of Rosa inodora is characterized by a flexible flowering period that typically begins in December and concludes in July, though the timing can be variable. The plant utilizes a biotic pollination syndrome, specifically relying on insects to facilitate the transfer of pollen. It is capable of self-fertilization, ensuring reproductive success even in varying environmental conditions. Once fertilization occurs, the plant produces seeds with a highly specific mass profile; the average seed mass is approximately 0.017635 g, with individual seeds ranging from a minimum of 0.01603 g to a maximum of 0.01924 g. The dispersal of these seeds follows a zoochorous syndrome, specifically through endozoochory, where seeds are dispersed after being ingested by animals, aiding in the colonization of new habitats.

Dispersal syndrome :
zoochorous
Dispersal syndrome :
endozoochorous
Flowering time :
Dec
Flowering time :
Jul
Pollination syndrome :
insect
Pollination syndrome :
biotic
Seed mass max:
0.01924 g
Seed mass mean:
0.017635 g
Seed mass min:
0.01603 g
Self fertilization :
present

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Rosa inodora has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Plant parts reported in Rosa inodora
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Chemicals

Rosa inodora has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, Carotenoids, Cyanidin 3-O-glucoside, Fatty acids, Flavonoids.

Chemicals reported in Rosa inodora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Ash 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Carotenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cyanidin 3-O-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fatty acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Omega 3 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sugars 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tocopherols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ascorbic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ash

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Carotenoids

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Cyanidin 3-O-glucoside

  1. Food chemistry

Fatty acids

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Omega 3

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Omega-6 Fatty Acids

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Sugars

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Tocopherols

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

ascorbic acid

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry