Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Plant is a short shrub, about 60 to 90 cm tall and has a bushy growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Compound pinnate, leaflets are ovate and have serrated margin. |
| Stems | The stems have thorns. |
| Flowers | Flowers are fragrant and showy, semi-double petaled (8-15 petals), measuring about 5- 7 cm in diameter. Flowers will fade from yellow to white. |
| Cultivation | Grow the plants in sunny and open location, with good air circulation. Soil must be well-drained. Apply mulch to retain moisture and control weeds, however keep mulch away from the stem base. |
| Etymology | The genus Rosa is a latin name for rose. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Acidic (low pH) Soils |
| Potential Problems | Easily attacked by black spot fungus. |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Compound |
| 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) | White, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Umbel |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 33612 |
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| Species ID | 8026 |
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