Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Azaleas [E.H. Wilson & A. Rehder] 182 (1921), hybr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405684
Common Names
- Viscosepalum Rhododendron
- Viscosepalum Azalea
- Viscosepalum Mountain Azalea
Description
Rhododendron viscosepalum (also called 'Viscosepalum 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 viscosepalum 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 viscosepalum has white flowers with a yellow blotch in the center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhododendron viscosepalum is a hardy evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Rhododendron viscosepalum
Rhododendron viscosepalum can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in western China.
Rhododendron viscosepalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhododendron viscosepalum?
Rhododendron viscosepalum
What is the common name of Rhododendron viscosepalum?
Viscid-sepal Rhododendron
What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron viscosepalum?
Rhododendron viscosepalum is native to the Himalayas, from India to 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