Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
komatsui
ID:
400722

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 51: 31 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400054

Common Names

  • Rhododendron komatsui
  • Komatsui Rhododendron
  • Komatsui Azalea

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Description

Rhododendron komatsui (also called 'Komatsu's Rhododendron', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a small evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron komatsui is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant due to its dense foliage and attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhododendron komatsui has white flowers with a yellow blotch at the center. The seed is small, round and dark brown. The seedlings have dark green leaves with a silvery sheen.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron komatsui 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 komatsui

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

Rhododendron komatsui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron komatsui?

Rhododendron komatsui

What is the common name of Rhododendron komatsui?

Komatsu's Rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron komatsui?

Rhododendron komatsui 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