Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tagg & Forrest) D.F.Chamb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37(2): 333. 1979 : use R. hemigymnum
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400621
Common Names
- Hemigynum Rhododendron
- Hemigynum Azalea
- Hemigynum Mountain Rhododendron
Description
Rhododendron hemigynum (also called Half-female Rhododendron, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to China. It has leathery, dark green leaves and grows in wet, heathland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhododendron hemigynum is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces pink flowers in the spring. It is also used in landscaping, as a hedge or windbreak, and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhododendron hemigynum has white to pink flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhododendron hemigynum is an evergreen shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained, acidic soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Rhododendron hemigynum
Rhododendron hemigynum is native to China and can be found in mountainous regions.
Rhododendron hemigynum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhododendron hemigynum?
Rhododendron hemigynum
What is the optimal temperature for Rhododendron hemigynum?
The optimal temperature for Rhododendron hemigynum is between 10-15°C.
What is the optimal soil pH for Rhododendron hemigynum?
The optimal soil pH for Rhododendron hemigynum is between 4.5-6.5.
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