Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A shrub, it has an erect growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are pinnately compound and are arranged alternately along the stems. The leaflets are ovate with a serrate margin. |
| Stems | The stems are woody and have prickles growing along the stems. |
| Flowers | The solitary, fragrant flowers range in colour from red, orange, pink and white with multiple petals. |
| Fruit | The plant produces an aggregate fruit (hip), formed from the fleshy receptacle. Each fruit is an achene, a type of dry fruit. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1101 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5058 |
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