Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ossethica
ID:
993537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manden.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 25: 19 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992875

Common Names

  • Rosa ossethica
  • Ossetian Rose
  • Ossetian-leaved Rose

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Description

Rosa ossethica (also called Ossetian Rose, among many other common names) is a species of rose native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky and dry habitats. It is a deciduous shrub with a height of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are pinnate, with 3-7 leaflets, and its flowers are pink and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Rosa ossethica is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rosa ossethica has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens and a single carpel. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosa ossethica is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated. Pruning is recommended to maintain the desired shape and size.

Where to Find Rosa ossethica

Rosa ossethica can be found in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

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-2201: Based on the initial data import
Ida Mandenova (1908-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manden.' in the authors string.