Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.Veitch
Source:
ksu
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Mag. (London) , n.s., 1877: t. 242 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405668
Common Names
- Taylor's Rhododendron
- Taylor's Azalea
- Taylor's Mountain Azalea
Description
Rhododendron taylorii (also called 'Taylor's Azalea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Japan, 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 taylorii is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used to make tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhododendron taylorii has white to pink flowers that are bell-shaped and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhododendron taylorii is an evergreen shrub that grows in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a medium of equal parts peat and sand. Layering is done by burying a low-growing branch in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.
Where to Find Rhododendron taylorii
Rhododendron taylorii is found in the mountains of the Himalayas.
Rhododendron taylorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhododendron taylorii?
Rhododendron taylorii
What is the family of Rhododendron taylorii?
Ericaceae
What is the origin of Rhododendron taylorii?
China
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