Rhododendron cyanocarpum explained

Rhododendron cyanocarpum is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery leaves and fragrant white or pink tinged flowers that are bell or funnel shaped. It is endemic to China (Sichuan and Yunnan) where it grows at altitudes of .[1] [2] [3] It is threatened by habitat loss.

It was originally discovered by Père Jean Marie Delavay, but later introduced to western horticulture by the Scottish botanist George Forrest in 1902.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Chamberlain, D.F. (1982) A Revision of Rhododendron II. Subgenus Hymenanthes. Notes From the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 39(2):423
  2. Flora of China Editorial Committee. 2005. Fl. China 14: 1–581. Science Press & Missouri Botanical Garden Press, Beijing & St. Louis.
  3. Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinb. 26: 274(1914)
  4. Web site: Rhododendron cyanocarpum . Trees and Shrubs Online . International Dendrology Society . 22 April 2021.

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