Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
magorianum
ID:
400664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millais

Source:
ksu

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Rhododendrons Ser. II. 182 (1924).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399996

Common Names

  • Rhododendron magorianum
  • Magorianum Rhododendron
  • Magorianum Azalea

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Description

Rhododendron magorianum (also called Magorianum Rhododendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white to pink flowers. It is native to the Yunnan Province in China and is found in forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron magorianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhododendron magorianum has white to pink flowers with a yellowish-green blotch. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have small, leathery leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron magorianum is a large evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 3 m (10 ft). It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Rhododendron magorianum

Rhododendron magorianum can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan and in the mountains of western China.

Rhododendron magorianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron magorianum?

Rhododendron magorianum

What is the common name of Rhododendron magorianum?

Magor's Rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron magorianum?

It is native to the Himalayas and western China.

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