Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medioccidentis
ID:
1319057

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.H.Lewis

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 197 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331511

Common Names

  • Mediterranean Rose
  • Rosa medioccidentis
  • Mediterranean Rose

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Description

Rosa medioccidentis (also called Midwestern Rose, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub with pink flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to North America, where it grows in moist, grassy habitats. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade.

Uses & Benefits

Rosa medioccidentis is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rosa medioccidentis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosa medioccidentis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Rosa medioccidentis

Rosa medioccidentis is found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain and Portugal.

Rosa medioccidentis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rosa medioccidentis?

Rosa medioccidentis

What is the common name of Rosa medioccidentis?

Medio-West rose

What is the natural habitat of Rosa medioccidentis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Walter Hepworth Lewis (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Lewis' in the authors string.