Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
banksiae
ID:
984740

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew., ed. 2 [W.T. Aiton] 3: 258. 1811

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984078

Common Names

  • Rosa Banksiae
  • Banks' Rose
  • Lady Banks' Rose

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Description

Rosa banksiae (also called 'Lady Banks' Rose', 'Lady Banks' Rose', and 'Lady Banks' Rose', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rosa banksiae is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rosa banksiae var. normalis Regel
Rosa banksiae for. lutescens Voss
Rosa banksiae for. lutea (Lindl.) Rehder

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rosa banksiae is white, with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, red achene. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosa banksiae is a deciduous shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings in late summer or early autumn and plant them in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a sheltered spot. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, transplant the cuttings to their permanent location.

Where to Find Rosa banksiae

Rosa banksiae is native to China and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is also found in parts of Japan, Korea, and India.

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-10925: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.