Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
taylorii
ID:
406336

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

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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.

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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