Status:
valid
Authors:
Tausch
Source:
ksu
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Flora 19: 36 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400672
Common Names
- Intermediate Rhododendron
- Intermediate Azalea
- Intermediate Rosebay
Synonyms
- Rhododendron halense Grembl. [valid]
- Rhododendron intermedium Hegetschw. [illegitimate]
- Rhododendron hirsutiformum Grembl. [valid]
Description
Rhododendron intermedium (also called Intermediate Rhododendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas. It has leathery, evergreen leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is tolerant of cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Rhododendron intermedium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as a hedge or screen, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its fragrant flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhododendron intermedium 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 intermedium is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be rooted in a sterile mix.
Where to Find Rhododendron intermedium
Rhododendron intermedium can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China and Tibet.
Rhododendron intermedium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhododendron intermedium?
Rhododendron intermedium
What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron intermedium?
Rhododendron intermedium is native to the Himalayas and parts of China.
What are the common uses of Rhododendron intermedium?
Rhododendron intermedium is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
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