Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
kisoanum
ID:
400738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Okuhara ex T.Shimizu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nagano Pref. : 1508 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400070

Common Names

  • Kisoanum Rhododendron
  • Kisoanum Azalea
  • Kisoanum

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Description

Rhododendron kisoanum (also called 'Kisoan Rhododendron', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests, at an altitude of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron kisoanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhododendron kisoanum has white flowers with yellowish-green spots in the throat. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron kisoanum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame as soon as they are ripe. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8 cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Layering in spring. Division of suckers in spring.

Where to Find Rhododendron kisoanum

Rhododendron kisoanum is native to Japan, where it is found in the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku.

Rhododendron kisoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron kisoanum?

Rhododendron kisoanum

What is the common name of Rhododendron kisoanum?

Kiso's Rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron kisoanum?

Rhododendron kisoanum is native to the mountains of central and southern Japan.

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

References

Tatemi Shimizu (1932-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Shimizu' in the authors string.
Hiroto Okuhara: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Okuhara' in the authors string.