Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
damascena
ID:
1011852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herrm.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Dissertatio inauguralis botanico-medica de Rosa ; 1762 14 1762

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011190

Common Names

  • Damask Rose
  • Rosa damascena
  • Damask Wild Rose

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Description

Rosa damascena (also called Damask Rose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Germany and typically grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Rosa damascena has been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rosa damascena for. versicolor (Weston) Rehder
Rosa damascena for. trigintipetala (Dieck) R.Keller

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rosa damascena are pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosa damascena is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in moist, well-drained soil. They should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Rosa damascena

Rosa damascena can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

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-51644: Based on the initial data import
Johann Hermann (1738-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herrm.' in the authors string.