Rosa moschata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rosa sempervirens var. moschata
• Rosa brunonii var. nudiuscula
• Rosa pissardii
• Rosa opsostemma
• Rosa ruscinonensis
• Rosa brunonii var. arborea
• Rosa broteroi
• Rosa arborea
• Rosa opsostemma plena
• Rosa moschata f. dupontii
• Rosa moschata florepleno
• Rosa moschata floresemipleno
• Rosa moschata carnea
• Rosa moschata var. dasyacantha
• Rosa moschata var. micrantha
• Rosa moschata var. nastarana
• Rosa moschata var. nivea
• Rosa moschata var. nudiuscula
• Rosa moschata var. pissardii
• Rosa moschata plena
• Rosa moschata var. plena
• Rosa moschata f. plena
• Rosa moschata var. rodnensis
• Rosa moschata var. rosea
• Rosa moschata var. ruscinonensis
• Rosa moschata subsp. timisorensis
• Rosa moschata var. typica
• Rosa moschata var. arborea
• Rosa manuelii
• Rosa timisorensis
• Rosa dupontii

Regional and Traditional Names

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 specifically classified under the genus Rosa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in Spain. Its presence extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the borders of Bulgaria. The species is also well-established in Southeastern Europe through Italy and the island of Sicilia. Finally, its range reaches into Northern Africa, where it is located in Algeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Rosa moschata is characterized by its specific preference for high-altitude environments, typically thriving within a distinct altitudinal belt. This species is found occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 1000 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 1700 m AMSL. Within this vertical distribution, the plant adapts to the specific climatic and topographical conditions inherent to these montane zones, which dictate its distribution and survival patterns across its native habitat.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Rosa moschata is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a stable presence within its ecosystem. Regarding its growth habit and structural classification, it is primarily categorized as a phanerophyte, as its woody stems extend well above the ground level, providing a robust framework for its development. Additionally, depending on the specific environmental conditions and the height of its sustaining organs, its life form can be described through the lens of a nanophanerophyte, reflecting the diverse architectural strategies employed by the species to thrive in its natural habitat.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Rosa moschata is characterized by a complex growth habit that transitions between different structural forms. It functions as an obligatory climber, utilizing its specialized structures to ascend and anchor itself to surrounding vegetation. In terms of its overall architecture, the plant exhibits a growth form that can be classified as both a shrub and a subshrub, depending on the developmental stage and environmental conditions. This structural complexity is supported by its woody nature, as the plant develops permanent, lignified tissues that provide the necessary strength for its climbing and spreading behavior.

Climber :

obligatory

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Rosa moschata 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 fruit.

Fruit

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Chemicals

Rosa moschata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, ascorbic acid.

Flavonoids

1. BioMed research international

ascorbic acid

1. Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Preparations

Rosa moschata has 5 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Hydro-methanolic extract, crude extract, crude extract of fruits, teas, water extract.

Hydro-methanolic extract

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Crude extract

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Crude extract of fruits

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Teas

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Water extract

1. BioMed research international