Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
amoenum
ID:
401263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 9: 80 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400595

Common Names

  • Rhododendron Amoenum
  • Amoenum Rhododendron
  • Amoenum Azalea

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Description

Rhododendron amoenum (also called Amoenum Rhododendron, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron amoenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhododendron amoenum is a small, pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron amoenum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 4 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings from the current season's growth in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Rhododendron amoenum

Rhododendron amoenum is native to China and can be found in mountainous regions.

Rhododendron amoenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron amoenum?

Rhododendron amoenum

What is the common name of Rhododendron amoenum?

Amoenum Rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron amoenum?

Mountainous regions of Europe

Species in the Rhododendron genus

Rhododendron atjehense, Rhododendron bamaense, Rhododendron bellissimum, Rhododendron brachyantherum, Rhododendron chamberlainii, Rhododendron eheinense, Rhododendron huanshanense, Rhododendron hypoleucophyllum, Rhododendron ignicolor, Rhododendron liangshanicum, Rhododendron linearifolium, Rhododendron lohitense, Rhododendron nantauense, Rhododendron orientale, Rhododendron pangeanum, Rhododendron patuergensis, Rhododendron rimicola, Rhododendron rubrantherum, Rhododendron sajanense, Rhododendron shaoakouense, Rhododendron sophistarum, Rhododendron Azaleastrum, Rhododendron Choniastrum, Rhododendron Hymenanthes, Rhododendron Rhododendron, Rhododendron Vireya, Rhododendron taichungianum, Rhododendron taitungalpinum, Rhododendron ungeonticum, Rhododendron viscigemmatum, Rhododendron wuyishanicum, Rhododendron xishuiense, Rhododendron yakushimanum, Rhododendron zekoense, Rhododendron zhangjiajieense, Rhododendron albescens, Rhododendron albicans, Rhododendron alstroemerioides, Rhododendron altaclerense, Rhododendron amoenum, Rhododendron anneliesae, Rhododendron arbutifolium, Rhododendron ashitakayamense, Rhododendron balsaminiflorum, Rhododendron bungonishikii, Rhododendron burjaticum, Rhododendron cartonianum, Rhododendron cavronii, Rhododendron chamaezelum, Rhododendron chlorops,

Species in the Ericaceae family