Rhododendron xishuiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xishuiense
ID:
1514554
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Yang & C.D.Yang
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 429(3): 248. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002526
Common Names
- Rhododendron xishuiense
- Xishuiense Rhododendron
- Xishuiense's Rhododendron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhododendron xishuiense (also called Xishui rhododendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhododendron xishuiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhododendron xishuiense has small, pink flowers with five petals and a single, long, pink stamen. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhododendron xishuiense is a small evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-4 feet. It prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Rhododendron xishuiense
Rhododendron xishuiense is native to East Asia. It can be found in the temperate forests of China, Japan, and Korea.
Rhododendron xishuiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhododendron xishuiense?
Rhododendron xishuiense
What are the common names of Rhododendron xishuiense?
Xishuiense Rhododendron, Purple Rhododendron
What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron xishuiense?
Rhododendron xishuiense is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and northern India
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,