Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A small clump-forming shrub which can grow up to 60 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Dark green leaves, compound pinnate. Each leaflet is ovate and has toothed margin. |
| Stems | Thorny stems. |
| Flowers | Flowers are pale lavender-pink to whitish, quartered-rosette blossoms, fragrant. Flowers are cupped at first, and open flat and quartered. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | Named in memory of Empress Josephine's famous garden at Malmaison. also known as cultivar Queen of Beauty and Fragrance. |
| Cultivation | Grow in fertile, moist, and well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade. Ensure good air circulation and remove fallen leaves to prevent diseases. Can be trained to climb. |
| Etymology | The genus Rosa is the Latin name for rose. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Formal Garden, Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
|---|---|
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Potential Problems | Spider mites |
| Diseases | Downy mildew, powdery mildew, Black Spot. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Modification | Spine (axillary) |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 33081 |
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| Species ID | 7495 |
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