Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
ungeonticum
ID:
406378

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Khokhr. & Mazurenko

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Byull. Glavn. Bot. Sada 172: 24 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405710

Common Names

  • Unger's Rhododendron
  • Unger Rhododendron
  • Unger's Azalea

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Description

Rhododendron ungeonticum (also called Red-flowered Rhododendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 3 m. It is native to the Himalayas, from Pakistan to Southwest China, and is found in temperate forests at altitudes of 1000-3000 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron ungeonticum 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 ungeonticum 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 ungeonticum 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 ungeonticum

Rhododendron ungeonticum can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in western China.

Rhododendron ungeonticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron ungeonticum?

Rhododendron ungeonticum

What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron ungeonticum?

Rhododendron ungeonticum is native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia.

What is the average height of Rhododendron ungeonticum?

Rhododendron ungeonticum can grow up to 5 feet tall.

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

References

Andrey Khokhryakov (1933-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Khokhr.' in the authors string.
Maya Mazurenko (1935-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazurenko' in the authors string.