Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
duclouxii
ID:
1048837

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Agric. Sarthe , sér. 2, 38: 49 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048175

Common Names

  • Duclouxii Rhododendron
  • Duclouxii Azalea
  • Duclouxii

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Description

Rhododendron duclouxii (also called Ducloux's Rhododendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, in the countries of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron duclouxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in bonsai. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhododendron duclouxii is a white or pink bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron duclouxii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Rhododendron duclouxii

Rhododendron duclouxii can be found in the Himalayan region of 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