Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Ying
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Agric. Natl. Taiwan Univ. 29(1): 87 (1989).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405655
Common Names
- Taitungalpinum Rhododendron
- Rhododendron Taitungalpinum
- Taitungalpinum Rhododendron
Description
Rhododendron taitungalpinum (also called 'Taitung Azalea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Taiwan, where it grows in forests and shrublands. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers with yellowish-green spots.
Uses & Benefits
Rhododendron taitungalpinum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhododendron taitungalpinum has white or pink flowers, and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhododendron taitungalpinum is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Rhododendron taitungalpinum
Rhododendron taitungalpinum is native to Taiwan.
Rhododendron taitungalpinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhododendron taitungalpinum?
Rhododendron taitungalpinum
What is the family of Rhododendron taitungalpinum?
Ericaceae
What is the origin of Rhododendron taitungalpinum?
Taiwan
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