Rhododendron trichostomum

Rhododendron trichostomum (毛嘴杜鹃) is a rhododendron species native to southwestern China, where it grows at altitudes of 2,700–4,600 m (8,900–15,100 ft). It is an evergreen shrub that grows to 30–100 cm (12–39 in) in height, with leaves that are linear, linear-lanceolate, oblong, or oblanceolate, 0.8–3.2 by 0.3–0.5 cm in size. The flowers are pink or white.

Rhododendron trichostomum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. trichostomum
Binomial name
Rhododendron trichostomum

Synonyms

  • Rhododendron fragrans Franch.
  • Rhododendron ledoides Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.
  • Rhododendron sphaeranthum Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.

References

  • "Rhododendron trichostomum", Franchet, J. Bot. (Morot). 9: 396. 1895.


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