Rosaceae

Rosa L.

First published in Sp. Pl.: 491 (1753)
This genus is accepted
The native range of this genus is Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere.

Descriptions

M. Thulin et al. Flora of Somalia, Vol. 1-4 [updated 2008] https://plants.jstor.org/collection/FLOS

Morphology General Habit
Shrubs, erect or climbing
Morphology Stem
Stems and branches usually with prickles and/or thorns
Morphology Leaves
Leaves imparipinnate; leaflets serrate
Morphology Leaves Stipules
Stipules forming a sheath with free auricles
Morphology Reproductive morphology Inflorescences
Flowers bisexual, solitary or in corymbs
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers
Sepals 5, entire, or the 3 outer lobed. Petals 5. Stamens, carpels and styles many; ovule 1 per carpel
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Receptacle
Receptacle hollow, becoming fleshy and coloured, and containing numerous achenes
Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Gynoecium Style
Styles free or united, protruding through the opening of the receptacle.
Distribution
Some 350 species in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in temperate areas.
[FSOM]

Sources

  • Flora of Somalia

    • Flora of Somalia
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  • Herbarium Catalogue Specimens

    • 'The Herbarium Catalogue, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published on the Internet http://www.kew.org/herbcat [accessed on Day Month Year]'. Please enter the date on which you consulted the system.

  • Kew Backbone Distributions

    • The International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants 2025. Published on the Internet at http://www.ipni.org and https://powo.science.kew.org/
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  • Kew Names and Taxonomic Backbone

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