Taxon

Rhododendron rubiginosum

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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
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