Convolvulaceae · Merremia

Rock Rosemary

Merremia quinquefolia

Climberoutdoor
Habit
Climber
Flowering
April-September

Plant Details

Scientific name
Merremia quinquefolia
Genus
Merremia
Habit
Climber
Distribution
India
Flowering & fruiting
April-September
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Palmate venation leaf character
Venation
Palmate

Typical of the Convolvulaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Convolvulaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Rock Rosemary

Rock Rosemary (Merremia quinquefolia) is a climber belonging to the Convolvulaceae family (Morning glory family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, cymose axillary flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-September.

Illustration representing the Convolvulaceae family
Botanical family

Convolvulaceae

Morning glory family

Rock Rosemary belongs to the Convolvulaceae family.

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