Rosa woodsii
Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID64404033482c5917201173 |
| Scientific name | Rosa woodsii |
| Authority | Lindl. |
| First published in | Ros. Monogr. : 21 (1820) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!**Common products:**
* Hips (fruits) are used in processed foods and beverages, primarily jams, jellies, syrups, teas, and wines. Commercial production focuses on breeding cultivars for fruit size, flavor, and vitamin C content.
**Food and beverages (non-medicinal):**
* Processed hips: Primary products include jams, jellies, marmalades, syrups, sauces, and vinegars. Their high pectin content makes them suitable for jams without added pectin. High vitamin C contributes to nutritional value.
* Teas and infusions: Dried hips are used to make herbal-style teas and beverage bases, distinct from medicinal remedies.
* Alcoholic beverages: Hips are used as flavoring agents and fermentable sugars in wines and liqueurs.
* Seeds: Occasionally used whole or ground as a spice or flour additive, primarily in niche or regional products.
**Fragrance and cosmetics:**
* Rosehip seed oil: Extracted from seeds (cold-pressing), this oil is used in cosmetics and soaps for its emollient properties and claimed stability. Applications include facial oils, serums, moisturizers, lip balms, and hair conditioners.
**Scientific/model-organism use:**
* Genetic research: Used in studies on rose genetics, taxonomy, polyploid evolution, and resistance mechanisms (e.g., to *Diplocarpon rosae* - rose black spot). Documented in databases like GRIN-Global.
* Ecological studies: Investigated for its role in native ecosystems, wildlife interactions (fruit/seed dispersal), and restoration projects.
**Properties relevant to use:**
* Hips: High in vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and pectin, contributing to nutritional value and jam-setting properties.
* Rosehip Seed Oil: Characterized by high levels of linoleic acid (~44-55%), alpha-linolenic acid (~18-24%), oleic acid (~15-22%), and vitamin A (beta-carotene) and vitamin E (tocopherols). Its high unsaturated fatty acid content provides emollient properties.
* Seeds: Contain fixed oil as described above.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa fimbriatula | Greene | Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 2: 135 (1911) |
| Rosa sandbergii | Greene | Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 2: 136 (1911) |
| Rosa demareei | E.J.Palmer | J. Arnold Arbor. 10: 36 (1929) |
| Rosa naiadum | Lunell | Amer. Midl. Naturalist 3: 139 (1913) |
| Rosa poetica | Lunell | Amer. Midl. Naturalist 3: 139 (1913) |
| Rosa subnuda | Lunell | Amer. Midl. Naturalist 2: 153 (1912) |
| Rosa deserta | Lunell | Amer. Midl. Naturalist 2: 156 (1912) |
| Rosa maximiliani | Nees | Reise Nord-America 2: 434 (1841) |
| Rosa foliolosa var. leiocarpa | Torr. | Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842 ; 1843 89 1845 |
| Rosa macounii | Greene | Pittonia 4: 10 (1899) |
| Rosa woodsii var. terrens | (Lunell) Breitung | ; 1954 82 1954 |
| Rosa adenosepala | Wooton & Standl. | Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 131. 1913 |
| Rosa fendleri | Crép. | Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 15: 91 (1876) |
| Rosa hypoleuca | Wooton & Standl. | Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 131. 1913 |
| Rosa standleyi | Rydb. | N. Amer. Fl. 22: 527 (1918) |
| Rosa terrens | Lunell | Amer. Midl. Naturalist 2: 155 (1912) |
| Rosa woodsii var. adenosepala | (Wooton & Standl.) W.C.Martin & C.R.Hutchins | Fl. New Mexico 1: 929, without basionym ref. 1980 |
| Rosa woodsii var. fendleri | (Crép.) Rydb. | Fl. Nebr., Rosales 21: 22 (1895) |
| Rosa woodsii var. hypoleuca | (Wooton & Standl.) W.C.Martin & C.R.Hutchins | Fl. New Mexico 1: 928. 1980 |
| Rosa woodsii var. macounii | (Greene) W.C.Martin & C.R.Hutchins | Fl. New Mexico 1: 928, without basionym ref. 1980 |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | woods' rose |
| Czech | růže woodsova |
| Persian | رز آلاسکا |
| Finnish | lännenruusu |
| French | rosier de woods |
| Russian | Шиповник Вудса |
| Chinese | 伍兹氏玫瑰 |
| Chinese | 粉花伍兹氏玫瑰 |
Subspecies (abbr. subsp./ssp.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa woodsii subsp. arizonica | (Rydb.) W.H.Lewis & Ertter | Novon 17: 350 (2007) |
| Rosa woodsii subsp. gratissima | (Greene) W.H.Lewis & Ertter | Novon 17: 351 (2007) |
| Rosa woodsii subsp. manca | (Greene) W.H.Lewis & Ertter | Novon 17: 351 (2007) |
| Rosa woodsii subsp. ultramontana | (S.Watson) Roy L.Taylor & MacBryde | Canad. J. Bot. 56: 189 (1978) |
| Rosa woodsii subsp. puberulenta | (Rydb.) W.H.Lewis & Ertter | Novon 20: 48 (2010) |
| Rosa woodsii subsp. woodsii | Unknown |
Germination/Propagation Top
Suggest a correction or add new data!| Alternate between 20°C and 4°C for 3 months each, across multiple cycles, acknowledging that germination may be prolonged. |
| Pulpy Coat Inhibits Germination: Seeds with a pulpy or fleshy outer coat need to have this material removed by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for about a week. The inhibitory substances in the pulp are thus washed away, and germination rates improve. |
| soak in hot water for 24 hours to scarify |
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Southeastern Europe
- Albania
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Southeastern Europe
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Eastern Canada
- Newfoundland
- Ontario
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Mexico
- Mexico Northeast
- Mexico Northwest
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North-central U.S.A.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
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Northwestern U.S.A.
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Montana
- Oregon
- Washington
- Wyoming
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South-central U.S.A.
- New Mexico
- Texas
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Southwestern U.S.A.
- Arizona
- California
- Nevada
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Subarctic America
- Alaska
- Northwest Territorie
- Yukon
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Western Canada
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
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Eastern Canada
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0001014502 |
| Canadensys | 8917 |
| USDA Plants | ROWO |
| Tropicos | 27800169 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30014943-2 |
| The Plant List | rjp-6070 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 156926 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 32246 |
| Nature Serve | 2.138351 |
| IPNI | 30014943-2 |
| iNaturalist | 78887 |
| GBIF | 3004072 |
| Freebase | /m/0c02nwq |
| WisFlora | 4848 |
| FEIS | plants/shrub/roswoo |
| EPPO | ROSWO |
| EOL | 229741 |
| Elurikkus | 6945 |
| Calflora (Californian flora) | 10312 |
| USDA GRIN | 32199 |
| Wikipedia | Rosa_woodsii |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| Accession | Assembly | |||||
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| Name | Level | Submitter | Released | Coverage | Size | |
| GCA_051620975.1 | GBI_Rwoodsii_abyss_1.0 | Scaffold | California State University, East Bay | 2025-07-30 | 214 | 523.74 Mb |
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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Below are displayed the proven (via scientific papers) natural compounds!
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids | |||||
| (2S)-2-[(1R)-4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-3-en-1-yl]-6-methylhept-5-en-2-ol | 162844545 | Click to see | 238.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)80384-Q |
| (4R)-4-[(2S)-2-hydroxy-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde | 162936026 | Click to see | 236.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)80384-Q |
| 2-[4-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-3-en-1-yl]-6-methylhept-5-en-2-ol | 14109004 | Click to see | 238.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)80384-Q |
| 4-(2-Hydroxy-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde | 14262634 | Click to see | 236.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(92)80384-Q |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| (1R,3aS,5aS,5bR,9R,10R,11aR)-9,10-dihydroxy-5a,5b,8,8,11a-pentamethyl-1-prop-1-en-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,7a,9,10,11,11b,12,13b-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]chrysene-3a-carboxylic acid | 470606 | Click to see | 470.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9800710 |
| 2-Oxopomolic Acid | 44593379 | Click to see | 486.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9800710 |
| Alphitolic acid | 12305768 | Click to see CC(=C)C1CCC2(C1C3CCC4C(C3(CC2)C)(CCC5C4(CC(C(C5(C)C)O)O)C)C)C(=O)O | 472.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9800710 |
| Euscaphic Acid | 471426 | Click to see | 488.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9800710 |
| Pomolic acid | 382831 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)O)C)C)C2C1(C)O)C)C(=O)O | 472.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9800710 |
| Tormentic acid | 73193 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CC(C(C5(C)C)O)O)C)C)C2C1(C)O)C)C(=O)O | 488.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9800710 |
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| In public collections | 0 |