Rosa kweichowensis
Rosa kweichowensis, commonly known as the Kweicho Rose, is a rare medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its unique floral structure, this plant contains potent bioactive compounds. Researchers are currently exploring its antioxidant properties and potential therapeutic applications for treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall cellular health.
- Scientific name: Rosa kweichowensis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 kweichowensis, is recognized by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 贵州缫丝花 and 贵州刺梨.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 贵州缫丝花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 贵州刺梨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a specific and localized geographical presence. Its natural habitat is found within the diverse landscapes of China. More specifically, it is distributed throughout the South-Central region of the country. This particular area provides the necessary environmental conditions for its growth. Therefore, the range of Rosa kweichoensis is primarily restricted to these southern and central Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rosa kweichowensis, utilizes its fruits as a significant component in its biological and medicinal profile. These fruits serve as the reproductive structures of the rose, containing the seeds necessary for the propagation of the species. In many medicinal varieties of the Rosa genus, the fleshy parts of the fruit are often studied or utilized for their concentrated nutrient content and bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rosa kweichowensis 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |