TAXONOMIC
CLASSIFICATION OF POMEGRANATE
|
Kingdom |
Plantae |
|
Subkingdom |
Tracheobionta |
|
Superdivision |
Spermatophyta |
|
Division |
Magnoliophyta |
|
Class |
Magnoliopsida |
|
Order |
Myrtales |
|
Family |
Lythraceae |
|
Genus |
Punica |
|
Species |
Punica granatum |
BOTANICAL
CHARACTERISTICS OF POMEGRANATE
|
Habit |
Shrub or small tree |
|
Leaves |
Simple, glossy, oval-shaped, opposite arrangement |
|
Flowers |
Red, funnel-shaped, with showy petals |
|
Fruit |
Pomegranate (climacteric fruit), round or slightly
oblong, leathery rind with numerous seeds |
|
Root System |
Taproot with lateral branching |
|
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
|
Light Requirement |
Full sun |
|
Water Needs |
Drought tolerant, moderate watering |
|
Soil Preference |
Well-draining, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline |
|
Climate Preference |
Warm and dry climates |
|
Propagation |
Seeds, cuttings |
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