Pukeiti
Pukeiti
Pukeiti
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Taxon
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Taxon
Rhododendron rubiginosum
Family:
Ericaceae (Heath)
Synonym:
Rhododendron desquamatum
Distribution:
China (west); Myanmar (north east)
IUCN Red list:
Least concern
Life form:
Shrub - evergreen
Comments:
Habit: A shrub or small tree to 9m.
Foliage: Green leaves with thick brown scales below.
Flowers: Pink mauve, purple-pink or white.
Further information: The species known as R. desquamatum has been grouped in with R. rubiginosum. This was the western variant with larger foliage and wider funnel shaped flowers.
Locations
1:
• Accession: T3/2014-0260 • Provenance: Garden
2:
• Accession: T3/2019-0298 • Provenance: Garden
Area
Individual