Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arkansana
ID:
1014997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Porter

Source:
rjp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. Colorado : 38 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014335

Common Names

  • Rosa Arkansana
  • Arkansas Rose
  • Prairie Rose

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Description

Rosa arkansana (also called Arkansas rose, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub in the family Rosaceae. It is native to the central United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is often used as an ornamental shrub.

Uses & Benefits

Rosa arkansana is a deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rosa arkansana var. suffulta Cockerell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rosa arkansana is a pink, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosa arkansana is a deciduous shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rosa arkansana

Rosa arkansana is native to the central United States, from Arkansas to Texas, and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Rosa genus

Rosa gallica, Rosa involuta, Rosa zhongdianensis, Rosa pinnatisepala, Rosa forrestiana, Rosa ludingensis, Rosa deqenensis, Rosa derongensis, Rosa shangchengensis, Rosa miyiensis, Rosa kunmingensis, Rosa daishanensis, Rosa helenae, Rosa roxburghii, Rosa beauvaisii, Rosa sweginzowii, Rosa calyptopoda, Rosa andegavensis, Rosa praegeri, Rosa glauca, Rosa pygmaea, Rosa scabriuscula, Rosa horrida, Rosa coziae, Rosa banksiae, Rosa davurica, Rosa moyesii, Rosa verticillacantha, Rosa suberectiformis, Rosa setipoda, Rosa micrantha, Rosa subpomifera, Rosa polliniana, Rosa villosa, Rosa farreri, Rosa koreana, Rosa kokanica, Rosa platyacantha, Rosa primula, Rosa transmorrisonensis, Rosa graciliflora, Rosa taronensis, Rosa morrisonensis, Rosa kwangtungensis, Rosa beggeriana, Rosa molliformis, Rosa alberti, Rosa prattii, Rosa corymbulosa, Rosa caudata,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6016: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Conrad Porter (1822-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porter' in the authors string.