Family: Rosaceae
Author: Thunb.
Bibliography: J.A.Murray, Syst. Veg. ed. 14: 474 (1784)
Year: 1784
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Rosa
Vegetable: False
Observations: E. China to Korea, Japan
Description
The Japanese rose, scientifically known as Rosa multiflora, is a captivating and resilient member of the Rosaceae family. This plant, initially described by Thunberg and further classified by J.A. Murray in 1784, is native to East China, Korea, and Japan. It has garnered admiration for its versatility and ability to thrive in various environments.
Rosa multiflora is renowned for its vigorous growth and profuse blooming habit. This hardy shrub typically showcases an abundance of small, white to pinkish flowers that emit a delicate, enchanting fragrance. The flowers, appearing in clusters, are a significant attraction for bees and other pollinators, contributing to the plant’s ecological value.
In addition to its ornamental appeal, the Japanese rose has been widely utilized in horticulture. It serves as a robust rootstock for grafting other, often less hardy, rose varieties. This practice leverages the plant’s strong root system to improve the overall health and resilience of grafted roses.
Beyond its horticultural uses, Rosa multiflora is also known for its environmental impact, both positive and negative. It can act as an effective soil stabilizer, preventing erosion due to its extensive root network. However, in regions where it has been introduced outside its native range, it is considered invasive. Its ability to spread rapidly and dominate landscapes can threaten local biodiversity and disrupt native ecosystems.
Despite these challenges, Rosa multiflora continues to be a plant of significant interest, both for its beauty and its resilience. It embodies the delicate balance between nature’s allure and its sometimes uncontrollable vigor, making it a subject of study and admiration across various fields.
Common Names
Eng: baby rose, japanese rose, many-flower rose, multiflora rose, seven-sisters rose, many-flowered rose, multiflower rose, rambler rose
Dan: klatre-rose, mangeblomstret rose
Deu: vielblütige rose
Swe: japansk klätterros
Ita: rosa moltiflora
Por: rosa-silvestre, rosinha-de-cacho
Fra: rosier multiflore
Nld: veelbloemige roos
Cym: rhosyn amlflodeuog, rhosyn lluosflod
En: Japanese rose, Baby rose, Many-flower rose, Seven-sisters rose, Multiflora rose, Many-flowered Rose, Multiflower rose, Rambler rose
Zh: Ye qiang wei
Da: Klatre-rose, Mangeblomstret rose
Nl: Veelbloemige roos
Fr: Rosier multiflore, Églantier multiflore
De: Vielblütige Rose, Büschel Rose
It: Rosa moltiflora, Rosa multiflora
Ja: No-ibara
Ko: Jjillenamu
Pt: Rosa-silvestre, Rosinha-de-cacho
Sv: Japansk klätterros
Cy: Rhosyn Amlflodeuog, Rhosyn Lluosflod
Synonyms
- Rosa polyanthos (Rössig)
Distribution
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Japan (native)
- Korea (native)
- Alabama (introduced)
- Argentina South (introduced)
- Assam (introduced)
- Belgium (introduced)
- British Columbia (introduced)
- Bulgaria (introduced)
- California (introduced)
- Canary Is. (introduced)
- Colorado (introduced)
- Connecticut (introduced)
- Delaware (introduced)
- District of Columbia (introduced)
- Florida (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Georgia (introduced)
- Gilbert Is. (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Greece (introduced)
- Guatemala (introduced)
- Gulf of Guinea Is. (introduced)
- Illinois (introduced)
- India (introduced)
- Indiana (introduced)
- Iowa (introduced)
- Kansas (introduced)
- Kazakhstan (introduced)
- Kentucky (introduced)
- Louisiana (introduced)
- Madeira (introduced)
- Maine (introduced)
- Maryland (introduced)
- Masachusettes (introduced)
- Michigan (introduced)
- Minnesota (introduced)
- Mississippi (introduced)
- Missouri (introduced)
- Morocco (introduced)
- Nebraska (introduced)
- Netherlands (introduced)
- New Brunswick (introduced)
- New Hampshire (introduced)
- New Jersey (introduced)
- New Mexico (introduced)
- New York (introduced)
- New Zealand North (introduced)
- New Zealand South (introduced)
- Newfoundland (introduced)
- North Carolina (introduced)
- Nova Scotia (introduced)
- Ohio (introduced)
- Oklahoma (introduced)
- Ontario (introduced)
- Oregon (introduced)
- Pakistan (introduced)
- Pennsylvania (introduced)
- Poland (introduced)
- Québec (introduced)
- Rhode I. (introduced)
- South Carolina (introduced)
- Spain (introduced)
- Tennessee (introduced)
- Texas (introduced)
- Utah (introduced)
- Uzbekistan (introduced)
- Vermont (introduced)
- Virginia (introduced)
- Washington (introduced)
- West Virginia (introduced)
- Wisconsin (introduced)
Additional Images
Fruit
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Habit
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Flower
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Leaf
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Other
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Bark
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:927374-1)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3003244)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Rosa multiflora Thunb.)
Specifications
Growth habit: Vine, Subshrub