Cherokee rose
Rosa laevigata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (271 studies) · ★★★★★
Cherokee rose, scientifically known as Rosa laevigatta, is a vigorous, thorny shrub native to the southeastern United States. Renowned for its fragrant, white blossoms, this resilient plant holds significant cultural importance. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it offers various therapeutic properties, making it a fascinating subject in botanical studies.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Roots · Fruits
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rosa Argyi · Rosa Sinica Var. Fortuneana · 13 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Cherokee-Rose
French:
- rosier des Cherokees
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rosa laevigataSynonyms
- Rosa argyi
- Rosa sinica var. fortuneana
- Rosa amygdalifolia
- Rosa nivea var. setifera
- Rosa camellia
- Rosa cucumerina
- Rosa laevigata var. kaiscianensis
- Rosa laevigata var. leiocarpa
- Rosa triphylla
- Rosa nivea
- Rosa ternata
- Rosa hystrix
- Rosa cherokeensis
- Rosa laevigata f. semiplena
- Rosa argyi
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and distinct ecological zones. In the Atlantic, its presence is noted within the Macaronesian region, specifically on the island of Madeira. Its range extends to West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found among the islands of the Gulf of Guinea. Within Asia, the species is widely distributed across various parts of China, including the North-Central and South-Central regions. Furthermore, its habitat encompasses the tropical island province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rosa laevigata, possesses several distinct morphological features that contribute to its medicinal profile. The roots serve as a foundational anchor, often used in traditional practices for their stabilizing properties. The stems are typically woody and may feature characteristic prickles, providing the structural support necessary for the plant's climbing or sprawling growth habit. Most notably, the fruits, commonly known as rose hips, are highly valued for their nutritional and therapeutic potential, often being harvested for their high vitamin content. These fruits represent a vital part of the plant's life cycle and are frequently the primary component utilized in herbal preparations.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fruits | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruits | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa laevigata has 33 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Lignans, triterpenoids, ARSENIC, Arjunic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ARSENIC | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arjunic acid | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fupenzic acid | Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rosa laevigata has 201 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiviral, ACE-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiBPH | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rosa laevigata has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, arteriosclerosis, inflammation, oxidative damage, tumor.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | Nutrients (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arteriosclerosis | Scientific data (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Scientific data (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 70% alcohol | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rosa laevigata fruit | Food & function (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude polysaccharides | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Foods (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fupenzic acid | Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thick flavonoid powder | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |