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Rosa moyesii

Moyesii rose

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Common names

11 names · 11 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Moyesii rose
Other languages (10)
Dutch
  • Mandarijnroos[1]
French
  • Rosier de Moyes
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 华西蔷薇[1]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 華西薔薇[1]
Czech
  • růže Moyesova[1]
Finnish
  • mandariiniruusu[1]
Norwegian
  • mandarinrose[1]
Russian
  • Шиповник Мойеса[1]
Slovak
  • ruža Moyesova[1]
Swedish
  • mandarinros[1]
Sources & name notes (1)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Rosa moyesii — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • mandarinrose — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 551541; Rosa moyesii.
  • růže Moyesova — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 551541; Rosa moyesii.
  • 华西蔷薇 — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 551541; Rosa moyesii.
  • mandarinros — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 551541; Rosa moyesii.
  • 華西薔薇 — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 551541; Rosa moyesii.
  • Шиповник Мойеса — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 551541; Rosa moyesii.
  • Mandarijnroos — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 551541; Rosa moyesii.
  • mandariiniruusu — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 551541; Rosa moyesii.
  • ruža Moyesova — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 551541; Rosa moyesii.

General information

Scientific name: Rosa moyesii
Accepted name (Kew): Rosa moyesii Hemsl. & E.H.Wilson View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Rosa (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Moyesii rose
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Growth rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 4-8
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit, Seed
Edibility rating:
(2)
Medicinal rating:
(1)
Functions:
None

Description

The fruit of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked, and is often used in pies, jams, and other dishes. It can also be dried and ground into flour, which can be used in pancakes and more. This fruit is particularly rich in vitamin C, with a content between 1058 and 1130 mg per 100g, making it a healthy addition to the diet. The fruit is elongated, up to 6 cm long, but contains many seeds with a thin layer of pulp around them. Caution is advised when eating this fruit due to potential hazards, as previously explained. The seeds of this fruit are a good source of vitamin E and can be ground and mixed with flour or added to other dishes as a supplement. It is important to remove the seed hairs before consumption.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 01/09
Harvest ends: 31/10

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 846416; name ID 2964569; Rosa L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 362197; name ID 2971865; Rosa moyesii Hemsl. & E.H.Wilson.

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Rosa moyesii

    Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 2431393, ID 6X8G3: Rosa moyesii Hemsl. & E.H.Wilson (accepted).

    Source checked on .