Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
mizumotoi
ID:
400972

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watan.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 80: 174 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400304

Common Names

  • Rhododendron mizumotoi
  • Mizumoto's Rhododendron
  • Mizumoto's Azalea

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Description

Rhododendron mizumotoi (also called 'Mizumotoi Rhododendron', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, and can be found in open forests and scrublands. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron mizumotoi is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, making it an ideal choice for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhododendron mizumotoi has pink, bell-shaped flowers with a yellowish-green center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a glossy sheen.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron mizumotoi is a shrub that grows best in acidic, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or stratified for two months before sowing. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted.

Where to Find Rhododendron mizumotoi

Rhododendron mizumotoi can be found in the mountains of Japan, Taiwan, and the Himalayas.

Rhododendron mizumotoi FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Rhododendron mizumotoi?

Rhododendron mizumotoi prefers a soil pH of 4.5-6.0.

What is the ideal temperature for Rhododendron mizumotoi?

Rhododendron mizumotoi prefers temperatures between 10-20°C.

What is the ideal light condition for Rhododendron mizumotoi?

Rhododendron mizumotoi prefers partial shade to full shade.

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