Rosa pendulina
Rosa alpina
Rosa pendulina, commonly known as the Pendulous Rose, is a captivating wild species celebrated for its drooping, fragrant blooms. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this plant offers soothing properties. Its delicate petals and resilient nature make it a botanical treasure, blending aesthetic elegance with significant therapeutic potential in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Rosa pendulina
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Ultimately, 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rosa pendulina, is referred to by various regional names across Europe. In German, it is called Gebirgs-Rose, while in Danish, it is known as Bjerg-Rose. Moving into French-speaking regions, it is called rosier des Alpes, and in Upper Sorbian, the name used is Alpska róža. Finally, in Hungarian, this species is commonly known as havasalji rózsas.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Gebirgs-Rose | Wikidata |
| da | Bjerg-Rose | Wikidata |
| fr | rosier des Alpes | Wikidata |
| hsb | Alpska róža | Wikidata |
| hu | havasalji rózsa | Wikidata |
| pl | Róża alpejska | Wikidata |
| ru | Шиповник повислый | Wikidata |
| sv | Bergros | Wikidata |
| cs | růže převislá | Wikidata |
| pnb | الپائنی گلاب | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of Middle Europe. In the western part of this territory, it can be found growing in Belgium. Moving eastward, its presence is well-documented throughout Germany and Austria. The species also inhabits the central landscapes of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, its geographical range extends further into the region of Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Rosa pendulina, is often studied for its various therapeutic properties, with much of the traditional interest focused on the beautiful and fragrant flower. The flower serves as a primary component in many herbal preparations, where its petals are harvested to create infusions, oils, or tinctures used to soothe the nervous system or support skin health.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |