Rosa woodsii
Rosa woodsii, commonly known as Woods' rose, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to western North America. Renowned for its delicate pink blossoms and fragrant petals, this hardy species thrives in diverse habitats. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it holds significant traditional value for its nutritional and medicinal properties in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Rosa woodsii
- 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. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified 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 woodsii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Шиповник Вудса, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Vuds itburnusu. Persian speakers refer to it as رز آلاسکا, and in Czech, it is called růže Woodsova. Additionally, in Egyptian Arabic, it is identified as ورد وودسī.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Шиповник Вудса | Wikidata |
| az | Vuds itburnusu | Wikidata |
| fa | رز آلاسکا | Wikidata |
| cs | růže Woodsova | Wikidata |
| arz | ورد وودسى | Wikidata |
| fi | lännenruusu | Wikidata |
| fr | Rosier de Woods | Wikidata |
| zh | 粉花伍兹氏玫瑰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 伍兹氏玫瑰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct northern and temperate regions. In Subarctic America, it can be found throughout Alaska, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Its range also extends into Western Canada, specifically within the province of British Columbia. Additionally, this species is documented in Southeastern Europe, appearing in Albania. These various locations highlight the broad ecological adaptability of Rosa woodsii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rosa woodsii, features distinct leaves that are characteristic of its species, typically arranged in an alternate pattern along the stem. These leaves are compound, often consisting of several leaflets that possess finely serrated edges and a delicate texture. In a medicinal context, the chemical constituents found within the foliage can contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic profile, though much of the traditional interest in wood's roses often focuses on other structures.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa woodsii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1beta-hydroxy-2-oxopomolic acid, oleanolic acid, pomolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1beta-hydroxy-2-oxopomolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pomolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rosa woodsii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, HIV-1.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |