Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rouyana
ID:
1019759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duffort ex Rouy & E.G.Camus

Source:
rjp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 6: 250 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019097

Common Names

  • Rouyana Rose
  • Rouyana Wild Rose
  • Rouyana Dog Rose

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Description

Rosa rouyana (also called Rouy's Rose, among many other common names) is a species of Rosa in the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 2–5 m tall. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa, but has been widely introduced elsewhere. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodland, scrub, and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Rosa rouyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin problems, wounds, and burns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rosa rouyana has white or pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosa rouyana is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist medium for rooting.

Where to Find Rosa rouyana

Rosa rouyana can be found in Europe and Asia. It is typically found in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

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-994: Based on the initial data import
Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
Louis Duffort (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duffort' in the authors string.