Rhododendron trichostomum
| Rhododendron trichostomum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. trichostomum |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron trichostomum Franch. | |
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Rhododendron trichostomum (毛嘴杜鹃) is a rhododendron species native to southwestern China, where it grows at altitudes of 2700–4600 meters. It is a shrub that grows to 0.3–1 m in height, with leaves that are linear, linear-lanceolate, oblong, or oblanceolate, 0.8–3.2 by 0.3–0.5 cm in size. Flowers are pink or white.
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.
- The Plant List
- Flora of China
- Hirsutum.com
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