Rhododendron principis

Rhododendron principis is an evergreen shrub growing 2–6 m (6.6–19.7 ft) tall,[1] with leathery leaves and pink flowers. This species grows in open forest at 2,900–3,950 m (9,510–12,960 ft) altitude[1] in Xizang, China.[2][3]

Rhododendron principis
White flower surrounded by long green leaves
In cultivation at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Acc. No. 19980772A
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. principis
Binomial name
Rhododendron principis

References

  1. "Rhododendron principis". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  2. Flora of China Editorial Committee. 2005. Fl. China 14: 1–581. Science Press & Missouri Botanical Garden Press, Beijing & St. Louis.
  3. Chamberlain, D.F. (1982) A Revision of Rhododendron II. Subgenus Hymenanthes. Notes From the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 39(2):357
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