Rhododendron cyanocarpum

Rhododendron cyanocarpum is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery leaves and fragrant white or pink tinged flowers that are bell or funnel shaped. It is endemic to China (Sichuan and Yunnan) where it grows at altitudes of 3,000–4,000 m (9,800–13,100 ft).[2][3][4] It is threatened by habitat loss.

Rhododendron cyanocarpum
White flower surrounded by green leaves
In cultivation at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Acc. No. 19910978C
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. cyanocarpum
Binomial name
Rhododendron cyanocarpum

It was originally discovered by Père Jean Marie Delavay, but later introduced to western horticulture by the Scottish botanist George Forrest in 1902.[5]

References

  1. World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Rhododendron cyanocarpum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32448A9707763. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32448A9707763.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. Chamberlain, D.F. (1982) A Revision of Rhododendron II. Subgenus Hymenanthes. Notes From the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 39(2):423
  3. Flora of China Editorial Committee. 2005. Fl. China 14: 1–581. Science Press & Missouri Botanical Garden Press, Beijing & St. Louis.
  4. Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinb. 26: 274(1914)
  5. "Rhododendron cyanocarpum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.


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