Rosa
The rose genus
Rosa, commonly known as roses, is a versatile genus celebrated for its exquisite blooms and profound medicinal properties. Beyond their beauty, various species offer therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Often utilized in skincare and herbal remedies, rose extracts promote healing, soothe skin, and support overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Rosa
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales. Finally, it resides in the family Rosaceae and 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, is identified by various regional common names across different languages and cultures. In Polish, it is referred to as Rołza (szl), while in Chinese, it belongs to the genus 蔷薇属 (zh). In Kyrgyz, the name used is Роза (ky), and in Tibetan, it is called རྒྱ་སེ། (bo). Additionally, in Javanese, this medicinal flora is commonly known as Kembang Mawar (jv).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| szl | Rołza | Wikidata |
| zh | 蔷薇属 | Wikidata |
| ky | Роза | Wikidata |
| bo | རྒྱ་སེ། | Wikidata |
| jv | Kembang Mawar | Wikidata |
| eu | Arrosa | Wikidata |
| pl | róża | Wikidata |
| qu | Waysallpu | Wikidata |
| bs | ruža | Wikidata |
| ta | உரோசா | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the island of Iceland and the territory of Føroyaar. The species is also well-documented throughout Great Britain. Together, these locations define the primary northern range for the genus Rosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the rose, is highly valued in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties, particularly those derived from its beautiful flowers. These blossoms are often processed to create rose water or infusions, which are utilized for their soothing effects on the skin and their ability to calm the nervous system. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the aromatic petals serve as a primary source of essential oils and antioxidants used in various medicinal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rosa has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chlorogenic acid, Farnesol, Phenethyl alcohol, Vitamin C, XG5.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Farnesol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenethyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| XG5 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| XG9 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rosa has 11 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anti-Itching, Anticancer, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anti-Itching | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rosa has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, arthritis, inflammation, obesity, aging.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |