Rosa persica
Rosa persica, commonly known as the Persian rose, is a resilient flowering shrub celebrated for its fragrant blooms and therapeutic properties. Native to parts of Asia, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to soothe skin irritations, reduce inflammation, and support emotional well-being through its aromatic oils.
- Scientific name: Rosa persica
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Ultimately, its scientific classification identifies it 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 persica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Гультемия персидская, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Fars itburnusu. Its cultural roots are reflected in its Persian name, رز ایرانی, and in Arabic, where it is called ورد فارسي. In Japanese, the plant is identified by its transliterated name, ロサ・ペルシカ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Гультемия персидская | Wikidata |
| az | Fars itburnusu | Wikidata |
| fa | رز ایرانی | Wikidata |
| ar | ورد فارسي | Wikidata |
| ja | ロサ・ペルシカ | Wikidata |
| ml | റോസ പെർസിക | Wikidata |
| azb | وَرَک | Wikidata |
| cs | růže perská | Wikidata |
| pl | Róża perska | Wikidata |
| arz | ورد فارسى | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. In Eastern Europe, its presence can be found within East European Russia. Moving into Central Asia, the species is widely spread across the territory of Kazakhstan. It also inhabits the mountainous and arid landscapes of Kirgizstan and Turkmenistan. Finally, the geographical range extends further into the region of Tadzhikistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rosa persica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rosa persica 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |