Rosa persica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lowea berberifolia var. glabra
• Lowea berberifolia var. redouteana
• Hulthemia berberifolia
• Hulthemia persica
• Lowea berberifolia var. velutina
• Rosa berberifolia
• Rosa berberifolia var. glabra
• Rosa berberifolia var. redouteana
• Lowea berberifolia
• Rosa berberifolia var. velutina
• Rosa persica var. lutea
• Rosa simplicifolia

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Rosa persica is characterized by its presence in varied landscapes, frequently found growing among crops. This species demonstrates a broad adaptive capacity across different altitudes, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 120 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 1800 m AMSL. On average, the plant is situated at a mean elevation of 335 m AMSL, indicating a preference for lower to mid-altitude environments within its ecological niche.

Elevational range max:

1800 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

335 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

120 m AMSL

Habitat :

Among crops.

Life history

The life history of Rosa persica is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a long-term presence in its habitat. As a chamaephyte, its life form is defined by having its perennating buds located close to or just above the soil surface, a structural adaptation that helps the species withstand environmental fluctuations. This combination of a perennial lifecycle and a chamaephyte life form enables the plant to maintain structural resilience and regrow from protected buds following seasonal dormancy or stress.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Rosa persica is characterized by a shrubby growth form, manifesting as a woody plant that functions as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. It is a self-supporting species rather than a climber, maintaining its structure through its woody stems. In terms of stature, the plant is relatively low-growing, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.15 m to a maximum of 0.5 m, resulting in an average plant height of approximately 0.4 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height mean:

0.4 m

Plant height min:

0.15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Rosa persica is characterized by specific morphological dimensions of its foliage that facilitate its metabolic processes. The leaves exhibit a controlled range of development, with a mean leaf length of 1.5 cm, though they can vary from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 2 cm. Complementing this longitudinal growth, the leaf width shows a mean measurement of 0.75 cm, spanning a range from a minimum of 0.5 cm to a maximum of 1 cm. These precise leaf dimensions contribute to the plant's overall surface area, influencing its capacity for photosynthesis and transpiration within its physiological framework.

Leaf length max:

2 cm

Leaf length mean:

1.5 cm

Leaf length min:

1 cm

Leaf width max:

1 cm

Leaf width mean:

0.75 cm

Leaf width min:

0.5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Rosa persica is characterized by a specific flowering season and the development of small, uniform fruit. The flowering process typically begins in April and continues through June, though the timing can be variable. During this period, the plant produces flowers that generally measure between 2 cm and 2.5 cm in length. Following successful pollination, the plant develops fruit that is notably consistent in size, maintaining a length and width of approximately 1 cm; specifically, the fruit dimensions range from a minimum to a maximum of 1 cm in both length and width, resulting in a mean measurement of 1 cm for all fruit parameters.

Flower length max:

2.5 cm

Flower length min:

2 cm

Flowering time :

Apr

Flowering time :

Jun

Fruit length max:

1 cm

Fruit width max:

1 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Rosa persica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.

Flavonoids

1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Activities

Rosa persica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Preparations

Rosa persica has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Rosa persica extract (RPE), hydroalcoholic extract.

Rosa persica extract (rpe)

1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Hydroalcoholic extract

1. Environmental science and pollution research international