Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
watereri
ID:
1228990

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.H.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 4(1): 37–38 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228328

Common Names

  • Rhododendron watereri
  • Watereri Rhododendron
  • Watereri Rosebay

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Description

Rhododendron watereri (also called Water's Rhododendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has large, oval leaves, with purple flowers. It grows in open woodlands, preferring moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron watereri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhododendron watereri is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron watereri is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Rhododendron watereri

Rhododendron watereri can be found in wet forests and woodlands in eastern Australia.

Rhododendron watereri FAQ

What is the common name of Rhododendron watereri?

Water's Rhododendron

What is the native range of Rhododendron watereri?

Eastern United States

What is the growth habit of Rhododendron watereri?

Evergreen shrub

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