Rosa cymosa is a species of climbing rose native to China, where it grows from the east coast in Fujian to western Sichuan at up to 1300 m, in warm areas in scrub and gorges, and in bamboo plantations.

Rosa cymosa has long smooth or hairy stems to 5 m, with a few, hooked thorns.

The leaflets are narrowly lanceolate, rounded at the base, and acuminate with a slender, curved point.

Flowers small and numerous, in a compound umbel or corymb, creamy-white, 1–1.5 cm across.

Rather tender, probably best grown in a greenhouse or conservatory in frosty climates.