Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f. & Forrest
Source:
tro
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 13: 45 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275701
Common Names
- Rhododendron fulvastrum
- Fulvous Rhododendron
- Fulvous Azalea
Description
Rhododendron fulvastrum (also called Golden-Yellow Rhododendron, among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in open forests and scrublands. It has dark green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rhododendron fulvastrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhododendron fulvastrum has a small, white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhododendron fulvastrum is a small evergreen shrub native to China. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best to prune the shrub in late winter or early spring to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Rhododendron fulvastrum
Rhododendron fulvastrum can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
Rhododendron fulvastrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhododendron fulvastrum?
Rhododendron fulvastrum
What is the common name of Rhododendron fulvastrum?
Fulvous Rhododendron
What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron fulvastrum?
Tropical moist forests in 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