Ornamental Horticulture

Classification

Based on use in the garden
a) Shrubs for showy or attractive flowers e.g. Hibiscus, Ixora, Mussaenda, Cestrum, Euphorbia



b) Shrubs for fragrance e.g. jasmine, rose, Tabernaemontana, Nyctanthes





c) Shrubs for foliage e.g. Crotons, Polyscias, Eranthemum, Graptophyllum





II. Based on sunlight requirement
a) Open sunlight e.g. Hibiscus, Bougainvillea etc.





b) Partial sunlight e.g. Eranthemum, Polyscias, Pisonia, Graptophyllum





c) Full shade: e.g. Polyscias, Hemigraphis