Rhododendron huanshanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huanshanense
ID:
1514369
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Ying
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
New Taxa New Names 4: 149. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002492
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhododendron huanshanense (also called Huanshan rhododendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m in height. It is native to China and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky slopes at elevations of 2000-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Rhododendron huanshanense is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhododendron huanshanense has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhododendron huanshanense is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed, cuttings, or layering. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Rhododendron huanshanense
Rhododendron huanshanense is native to China and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Rhododendron huanshanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhododendron huanshanense?
Rhododendron huanshanense
What is the common name of Rhododendron huanshanense?
Huanshan Rhododendron
What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron huanshanense?
Rhododendron huanshanense is native to the temperate forests of East Asia
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,