Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
granatum
ID:
469511

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 472 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468843

Common Names

  • Punica granatum
  • Pomegranate
  • Chinese Apple

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Synonyms

  • Rhoea punica St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Punica spinosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Punica nana L. [unknown]
  • Punica grandiflora hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Punica florida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Granatum punicum St.-Lag. [unknown]

Description

Punica granatum (also called Pomegranate, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Middle East and South Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, red flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Punica granatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. The fruits are used in cooking and for making jams, jellies, and juices.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Punica granatum has small, red flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Punica granatum is a perennial plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is usually propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Punica granatum

Punica granatum is native to the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of Africa and the Middle East.

Punica granatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Punica granatum?

Punica granatum

What is the common name of Punica granatum?

Pomegranate

What is the natural habitat of Punica granatum?

It is found in dry, sunny areas

Species in the Punica genus

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References