Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
kuratanum
ID:
400745

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watan.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 80: 172 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400077

Common Names

  • Kuratanum Rhododendron
  • Kuratanum Azalea
  • Kuratanum

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Description

Rhododendron kuratanum (also called 'Kurata Rhododendron', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 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 kuratanum 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

The flower of Rhododendron kuratanum is a large, white flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron kuratanum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Rhododendron kuratanum

Rhododendron kuratanum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in northern Iran.

Rhododendron kuratanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron kuratanum?

Rhododendron kuratanum

What is the common name of Rhododendron kuratanum?

Kurata's Rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron kuratanum?

Rhododendron kuratanum 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