BOTANICAL
CLASSIFICATION OF LOQUAT
|
Kingdom |
Plantae |
|
Subkingdom |
Tracheophyta |
|
Superdivision |
Spermatophyta |
|
Division |
Magnoliophyta |
|
Class |
Magnoliopsida |
|
Subclass |
Rosidae |
|
Order |
Rosales |
|
Family |
Rosaceae |
|
Genus |
Eriobotrya |
|
Species |
Eriobotrya japonica |
PLANT
CHARACTERISTICS OF LOQUAT
|
Plant Part |
Description |
|
Leaves |
Evergreen,
elliptic to oblong shaped, leathery texture, glossy dark green upper surface,
lighter green underside with fine hairs, pointed tip, serrated margins,
arranged alternately on stem |
|
Stem |
Sturdy and
woody, brownish-gray bark, can grow up to 30 feet tall, may have branching
from the base |
|
Roots |
Fibrous root
system, shallow and spreading, may develop a taproot, adapted for absorbing
moisture from the top soil layer |
|
Flowers |
Arranged in
clusters (panicles) at branch tips, small, white to yellowish-white petals
(4-5), fragrant, contain numerous stamens and a single pistil |
|
Fruit |
Round to
oval-shaped, yellow to orange-red when ripe, thin, fuzzy skin (edible), juicy
and fleshy interior, sweet or slightly tart flavor, single large seed in the
center |
|
Seed |
Large, brown,
and ovoid-shaped, hard and glossy shell, viable for seed propagation |
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