Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
burjaticum
ID:
401145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malyschev

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 21: 455 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400477

Common Names

  • Rhododendron Burjaticum
  • Dwarf Rhododendron
  • Alpine Rose

Searching for Rhododendron burjaticum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Rhododendron burjaticum (also called 'Burjatic Rhododendron' and 'Burjatic Azalea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Russia and is found in mountainous regions at altitudes of 1,000-2,000m. It grows in coniferous and mixed forests, as well as in shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron burjaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhododendron burjaticum has white flowers with a yellow blotch at the base of each petal. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Rhododendron burjaticum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron burjaticum is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can also be propagated from layering or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Rhododendron burjaticum

Rhododendron burjaticum can be found in Russia, Mongolia, and China.

Rhododendron burjaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron burjaticum?

Rhododendron burjaticum

What is the common name of Rhododendron burjaticum?

Burjatic Rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron burjaticum?

Rhododendron burjaticum is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

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