Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
taichungianum
ID:
1244392

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Ying

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Agric. Natl. Taiwan Univ. 31(1): 29 (1991), contrary to Art. 37.5 ICBN (1994).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243730

Common Names

  • Rhododendron Taichungianum
  • Taichungianum Rhododendron
  • Taichung Rhododendron

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Description

Rhododendron taichungianum (also called Taichung Rhododendron, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron taichungianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhododendron taichungianum has white flowers with five petals and a calyx of five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron taichungianum is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist potting mix.

Where to Find Rhododendron taichungianum

Rhododendron taichungianum is native to parts of China, Japan, and Korea.

Rhododendron taichungianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron taichungianum?

Rhododendron taichungianum

What is the common name of Rhododendron taichungianum?

Taiwan rhododendron

What type of plant is Rhododendron taichungianum?

Shrub

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