Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
vanhoeffenii
ID:
1048405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Abrom.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 8(42, 2): 51 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047743

Common Names

  • Vanhoeffen's Rhododendron
  • Vanhoeffen's Azalea
  • Vanhoeffen's Flame Azalea

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Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron vanhoeffenii is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in erosion control, as it is a fast-growing plant that can help to stabilize soil. It is also used to attract wildlife, as its flowers and berries are attractive to birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhododendron vanhoeffenii are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron vanhoeffenii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Rhododendron vanhoeffenii

Rhododendron vanhoeffenii is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida. It can be found in moist, acidic forests and woodlands.

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