Rhododendron araiophyllum explained

Rhododendron araiophyllum (窄叶杜鹃) is a flowering plant in the Ericaceae family, native to western Yunnan, northern Myanmar and northern Vietnam.[1] It grows at altitudes of 1900–3400 meters. It is a shrub that grows to 1–4 m in height, with leathery leaves that are elliptic-lanceolate or narrowly lanceolate, 5–11 by 1.3–3 cm in size. Flowers are predominantly white.

Subspecies

, Plants of the World Online accepted two subspecies:[1]

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rhododendron araiophyllum Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.. . n.d.. Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 18 February 2024.