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Rhododendron wallichii

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

Rhododendron wallichii (簇毛杜鹃) is a rhododendron species native to northeastern India, eastern Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, and southern Xizang in China, where it grows at altitudes of 3,000–4,300 m (9,800–14,100 ft). Growing to 2–4 m (6.6–13.1 ft) in height, it is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves that are elliptic to oblong-obovate, 7–12 by 2.5–5 cm in size. The flowers are purple-red to white, with red spots. Some authorities consider it a synonym of Rhododendron campanulatum.[1]

Synonyms

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  • Rhododendron campanulatum var. wallichii Hook.
  • Rhododendron heftii Davidian

References

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  1. ^ "Rhododendron wallichii Hook.f." Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  • "Rhododendron wallichii", J. D. Hooker, Rhododendr. Sikkim-Himalaya. 1: t. 5. 1849.