Rhododendron yedoense
Rhododendron yedoense (syn. Rhododendron poukhanense), the Korean azalea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, with a disjunct distribution in northern Myanmar, Yunnan province in China, South Korea, and northern Kyushu island of Japan.[1] Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, it is recommended as a hedge, and has above average resistance to the root rot that often afflicts azaleas.[2] Rhododendron yedoense f. poukhanense is a major parental contributor to many modern hybrid azaleas.[2]
Rhododendron yedoense | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Rhododendron yedoense f. poukhanense at the University of California Botanical Garden | |
![]() | |
Close-up of flower | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Rhododendron |
Species: | R. yedoense |
Binomial name | |
Rhododendron yedoense | |
Synonyms[1] | |
|
Subtaxa
The following forms are accepted:[1]
- Rhododendron yedoense f. poukhanense (H.Lév.) Sugim. ex T.Yamaz. – South Korea, northern Kyushu
- Rhododendron yedoense f. yedoense – northern Myanmar, Yunnan
References
- "Rhododendron yedoense Maxim. ex Regel". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- "Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.