Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
praecox
ID:
400854

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Davis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. n.s., 9: 335. 1878 [16 Mar 1978]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400186

Common Names

  • Praecox Rhododendron
  • Praecox Azalea
  • Early Rhododendron

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Description

Rhododendron praecox (also called 'Mountain Rosebay', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has leathery, dark green leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in mountain forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron praecox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhododendron praecox has white flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron praecox is a small evergreen shrub, growing to 1m tall and wide. It prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil in sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Rhododendron praecox

Rhododendron praecox can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.

Rhododendron praecox FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Rhododendron praecox?

Rhododendron praecox prefers temperatures between 10-15°C.

What is the best soil type for Rhododendron praecox?

Rhododendron praecox prefers acidic, well-draining soil.

How much sun does Rhododendron praecox need?

Rhododendron praecox prefers partial 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