Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
enneandrum
ID:
401481

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 728 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400813

Common Names

  • Rhododendron enneandrum
  • Enneandrum Rhododendron
  • Nine-stamen Rhododendron

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Description

Rhododendron enneandrum (also called 'Nine-Stamen Rhododendron' and 'Nine-Stamen Azalea', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has small, oblong-lanceolate leaves with a glossy surface, and its flowers are white or pale pink. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is often found in woodlands and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron enneandrum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhododendron enneandrum has bell-shaped flowers that are usually pink or white in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually dark green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron enneandrum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves. It prefers partial shade and acidic, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Rhododendron enneandrum

Rhododendron enneandrum can be found in the temperate regions of the Himalayas and the mountains of China, Japan, and Korea.

Rhododendron enneandrum FAQ

What is the common name of Rhododendron enneandrum?

Enneandrum Rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron enneandrum?

It is native to the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

What is the average size of Rhododendron enneandrum?

It typically grows to a height of 2–4 m (6 ft 7 in–13 ft 1 in).

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