Rhododendron wallichii
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R. wallichii
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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 3000–4300 meters. It is a shrub that grows to 2–4 m in height, with leathery leaves that are elliptic to oblong-obovate, 7–12 by 2.5–5 cm in size. Flowers are purple-red to white, with red spots.
Synonyms
- Rhododendron campanulatum var. wallichii Hook.
- Rhododendron heftii Davidian
References
- "Rhododendron wallichii", J. D. Hooker, Rhododendr. Sikkim-Himalaya. 1: t. 5. 1849.
- The Plant List
- Flora of China
- Hirsutum.com
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