Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
fittianum
ID:
401453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 108 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400785

Common Names

  • Fittianum Rhododendron
  • Rhododendron Fittianum
  • Fittianum Rhododendron

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Description

Rhododendron fittianum (also called 'Fitt's Rhododendron' and 'Fitt's Azalea', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has small, 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 fittianum is often used as an 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 fittianum has white or pinkish flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron fittianum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Rhododendron fittianum

Rhododendron fittianum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Japan.

Rhododendron fittianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron fittianum?

Rhododendron fittianum

What is the common name of Rhododendron fittianum?

Fitt's Rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron fittianum?

Mountainous regions of China

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