Taxon

Rhododendron calostrotum subsp. riparium

Rhododendron calostrotum subsp. riparium
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Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
Synonym: Rhododendron nitens
Distribution: China (Xizang (Tibet), Yunnan); India (Arunachal Pradesh); Myanmar (north east)
Habitat: Open places above 3000m
Life form: Shrub - evergreen
Comments: Habit: Compact dwarf shrub to 50cm.
Foliage: Small oblong ovate to oval leaves, dark green with thick dense scales below.
Flowers: Umbel of 2-5 purple pink open funnels, semi erect, large lobed calyx which is scaly and hairy.

Locations

  • 1: • Accession: T3/2016-0308 • Provenance: Garden
  • 2: • Accession: T3/2014-0294 • Provenance: Garden
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