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Chinese rose

Rosa chinensis

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The Chinese Rose (Rosa chinensis) is a species in the genus Rosa. Native to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, and Colombia.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (India, Laos, Taiwan), Europe (Austria, Belgium, Slovakia), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇮🇳 India 🇱🇦 Laos 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Rosa (Roses)

Species

Rosa chinensis (Chinese rose)

Names in Other Languages

German Bengal-Rose

Portuguese roseira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese rose?

The scientific name of Chinese rose is Rosa chinensis. It belongs to the genus Rosa.

Where does Chinese rose live?

Chinese rose is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (India, Laos, Taiwan), Europe (Austria, Belgium, Slovakia), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, India, Laos, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Slovakia.

What family does Chinese rose belong to?

Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis) belongs to the genus Rosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

What kingdom does Chinese rose belong to?

Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese rose?

The closest relatives of Chinese rose in the genus Rosa include Abutalybov's Brier, alpine rose, Amur rose, Apothecary Rose, Arkansas Rose.