Cinnamon rose (Rosa majalis, De Rosa: 8 (1762))

Family: Rosaceae

Author: Herrm.

Bibliography: De Rosa: 8 (1762)

Year: 1762

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Rosa

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Siberia and Caucasus

Description

The Cinnamon rose, scientifically known as Rosa majalis, is a captivating member of the Rosaceae family. This species, first documented by Hermann in 1762 in De Rosa, thrives across a wide range of geographical regions, from Europe to Siberia and extending to the Caucasus. Its resilience and adaptability to various climates make it a prominent feature in the landscapes of these areas.

Rosa majalis is celebrated for its delicate beauty and enduring presence. The flowers of the Cinnamon rose are typically a vivid pink, exuding a gentle fragrance that adds a charming allure to gardens and natural settings. This species is known for its relatively simple care requirements, contributing to its popularity among gardeners and plant enthusiasts.

In the wild, the Cinnamon rose can often be found in meadows, forest edges, and along riverbanks where it enjoys the moist, well-drained soil conditions. Its hardiness allows it to withstand colder climates, making it a versatile and robust choice for diverse environments.

Characterized by its broad, recurved petals and a profusion of fine thorns covering its stems, Rosa majalis not only serves as an ornamental delight but also provides ecological benefits. Its flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, playing a crucial role in the ecosystem by supporting biodiversity.

The plant’s historical significance is evident through its longstanding cultivation and use in traditional practices across its native regions. Additionally, its hips are often harvested for their high vitamin C content, utilized in culinary and medicinal applications.

Overall, the Cinnamon rose is a testament to nature’s elegance and adaptability, enriching both cultivated gardens and wild landscapes with its robust beauty and ecological contributions.

Common Names

Eng: cinnamom rose, cinnamon rose, double cinnamon rose, may rose
Nld: kaneelroos
Dan: kanelrose, maj-rose
Deu: mai-rose, zimt-rose, zimtrose
Hun: fahéjrózsa
Swe: kanelros, metsäruusu
Nob: kanelrose
Nno: kanelrose
Fin: metsäruusu
Fra: rosier cannelle, rosier de mai
Ces: ruža májová
Sme: gádderuvsu, ceskesmuorra
En: Cinnamon rose, May rose, Double cinnamon rose, Cinnamom rose
Ar: ورد أيار
Az: Dərgil
Ba: Гөлйемеш
Be: Ружа майская, Ружа траўневая
Bg: Майска шипка
Cs: Růže májová, Ruža májová
Da: Kanelrose, Maj-rose
Nl: Kaneelroos
Eo: Cinamo-rozo
Et: Mets-kibuvits
Fi: Metsäruusu
Fr: Rosier cannelle, Rosier de mai, Grand Églantier
De: Zimt-Rose, Mai-Rose, Zimtrose
Hu: Fahéjrózsa
It: Rosa cannella
Lt: Miškinis erškėtis
Se: Gádderuvsu, Ceskesmuorra
No: Kanelrose
Nb: Kanelrose
Nn: Kanelrose
Pl: Róża girlandowa
Ru: Шиповник майский
Sv: Kanelros, Metsäruusu
Uk: Шипшина корична

Synonyms

• Rosa spinosissima (Rydb.)
• Rosa glauca (Desf.)
• Rosa foecundissima (Münchh.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. majalis ((Herrm.) A.Rau)
• Rosa marisstrandica ((Almq.) Lindstr.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. fluvialis (Lindl.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. serrulata (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. lancifolia (Ser.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. semiplena (Wender.)
• Rosa majalis var. petropolitana ((N.P.Smirn.) Buzunova)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. puberula (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. latifolia (Ser.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. foecundissima ((Münchh.) C.K.Schneid.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. acutifolia (Rosén & Wahlenb. ex Matsson)
• Rosa americana (K.F.Waitz ex Link)
• Rosa collincola (Ehrh.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. plena (Weston)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. ivanida (Lonacz. ex Chrshan.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. plenissima (Wender.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. vulgaris (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa fraxinifolia var. variegata (Ser.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. typica (Leffler)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. cinerea (Sw. ex R.Keller & Gams)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. petropolitana (N.P.Smirn.)
• Rosa turbinella (Sw. ex Spreng.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. aprica (Christ)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. glauca (Desv.)
• Rosa olgae (Chrshan. & Barbar.)
• Rosa cinnamomea genuina (Ducommun)
• Rosa cinnamomea multiplex (Andrews)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. typica ((Leffler) Matsson)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. fluviatilis (Hartm.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. cinnamomeifolia (Matsson)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. oblonga (Desv.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. turbinella ((Sw. ex Spreng.) C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa fraxinifolia (Borkh.)
• Rosa fischeri (Link)
• Rosa collincola plena (Ehrh.)
• Rosa majalis var. canescens (Lindl.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. alvarensis (Fr. ex Leffler)
• Rosa cinnamomea subalpina (Ducommun)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. microcarpa (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. soongarica (Ledeb.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. fulgens ((Christ) R.Keller)
• Rosa cinnamomea simplex (Andrews)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. lindleyi (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. foecundissima ((Münchh.) A.Rau)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. korolkowii (Regel)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. serrata (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. lancifolia ((Ser.) C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. foliolis (Lindl.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. elliptica (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. plena ((Weston) Rehder)
• Rosa majalis var. cinerea (Wahlenb.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. umbratica (Christ)
• Rosa pavlovii (Chrshan.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. intermedia (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa balloniana (Kirschl.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. cinerea ((Sw. ex R.Keller & Gams) R.Keller)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. multiplex (Ser.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. turbinella ((Sw. ex Spreng.) Matsson)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. glabra (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. subglobosa (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. collincola ((Ehrh.) Ser.)
• Rosa majalis var. foecundissima ((Münchh.) Hyl.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. americana ((K.F.Waitz ex Link) Ser.)
• Rosa fischeriana (Besser ex Link)
• Rosa gorenkensis (Fisch. ex Spreng.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. marisstrandica (Almq.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. stipularis (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. fulgens (Christ)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. smithiana (Ser.)
• Rosa cinnamomea f. microphylla (C.A.Mey.)
• Rosa cinnamomea var. sewerzowii (Regel)
• Rosa fulgens ((Christ) B.D.Jacks.)
• Rosa rubrifolia var. glauca (Regel)

Distribution

• Altay (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Poland (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tuva (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Netherlands (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

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Other

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Bark

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Fruit

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Leaf

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Habit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:733218-1)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3002263)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Rosa majalis Herrm.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Subshrub

Growth