Status:
valid
Authors:
X.L.Tian, Y.P.Ma & J.Nielsen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 395(2): 66. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002505
Common Names
- Rhododendron rimicola
- Rimicola Rhododendron
- Rimicola's Rhododendron
Description
Rhododendron rimicola (also called Rimicola rhododendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhododendron rimicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rhododendron rimicola are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhododendron rimicola is a small evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-4 feet. It prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Rhododendron rimicola
Rhododendron rimicola is native to East Asia. It can be found in the temperate forests of China, Japan, and Korea.
Rhododendron rimicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhododendron rimicola?
Rhododendron rimicola
What are the common names of Rhododendron rimicola?
Rimicola Rhododendron, Orange-White Rhododendron
What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron rimicola?
Rhododendron rimicola is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and northern India
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