Rosa rugosa
Rugosa rose
Rosa rugosa, commonly known as the rugosa rose, is a resilient, salt-tolerant shrub prized for its fragrant blooms and vibrant hips. In traditional medicine, its nutrient-rich rose hips are utilized for their high vitamin C content, offering potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties to support overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Rosa rugosa
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 rugosa, is recognized by a variety of regional names across different languages. In Hungarian, it is referred to as the japán rózsa, while in Azerbaijani, it is called Qırışıqmeyvəlli itburnu. Its names further vary in other regions, such as the Rynket rose in Danish, the Kartoffel-Rose in German, and the kurtturuusu in Finnish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | japán rózsa | Wikidata |
| az | Qırışıqmeyvəli itburnu | Wikidata |
| da | Rynket rose | Wikidata |
| de | Kartoffel-Rose | Wikidata |
| fi | kurtturuusu | Wikidata |
| ja | ハマナス | Wikidata |
| ko | 해당화 | Wikidata |
| nl | Rimpelroos | Wikidata |
| pl | róża pomarszczona | Wikidata |
| sv | vresros | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a notable presence across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the northern landscapes of Finland. The species is also well-established within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, it continues its northern reach into the rugged terrain of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rosa rugosa, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. Medicinal applications often involve the use of the flowers, as the individual flower structures are rich in bioactive compounds. Specifically, the vibrant petals are frequently harvested to create preparations used in traditional remedies. Beyond the floral elements, different tissues of Rosa rugosa contribute to its overall medicinal profile, and researchers often utilize whole aqueous extracts to capture a broad spectrum of the plant's beneficial constituents for study and treatment.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole aqueous extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tissues of Rosa rugosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa rugosa has 38 reported phytochemicals identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, quercetin, quercetin-3-O-beta-D-glucoside, quercetin-3-O-rutinose, tocopherols.
- Total chemicals
- 38
- Scientific sources
- 44
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-beta-D-glucoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-rutinose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tocopherols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+) -catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ABA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscisic acid (ABA) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rosa rugosa has 4 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Chemopreventive.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rosa rugosa has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Parkinson's disease, acute monocytic leukemia, antidiabetic, antioxidant, drought tolerance.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute monocytic leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| drought tolerance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hair loss | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| high blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |