Rosa sericea
Silky rose
Rosa sericea, commonly known as the sericea rose, is a resilient deciduous shrub valued for its medicinal and ornamental properties. Native to specific temperate regions, this plant is rich in bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a subject of ethnobotanical interest.
- Scientific name: Rosa sericea
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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, it is classified under the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 sericea, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called the Seiden-Rose, while in Polish, it is known as Róża czteropłatkowa. It is called हिमाली गुलाव in Nepali and referred to as 绢毛蔷薇 in Chinese. Additionally, in Punjabi, it is known as ریشمی گلاب.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Seiden-Rose | Wikidata |
| pl | Róża czteropłatkowa | Wikidata |
| ne | हिमाली गुलाव | Wikidata |
| zh | 绢毛蔷薇 | Wikidata |
| pnb | ریشمی گلاب | Wikidata |
| ar | ورد حريري | Wikidata |
| fa | رز سریسئا | Wikidata |
| sv | Vingros (växt) | Wikidata |
| arz | ورد سيريسيا | Wikidata |
| fi | silkkiruusu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its distribution extends through the South-Central territories as well as the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam. The species is also widely documented throughout the East Himalaya mountain range. Finally, its natural habitat includes the mountainous terrain of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rosa sericea, is often utilized in traditional medicine, where its various components may hold therapeutic value, particularly its fruits. These fruits, commonly known as rose hips, are nutrient-dense structures that develop from the flower after pollination. They are frequently harvested for their high concentrations of vitamins and antioxidants, which are believed to support immune function and overall wellness.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa sericea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rosa sericea 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |