Rhododendron_ochraceum

<i>Rhododendron ochraceum</i>

Rhododendron ochraceum

Species of plant

Rhododendron ochraceum (峨马杜鹃) is a rhododendron species native to Chongqing (Nanchuan), southern Sichuan, and northeastern Yunnan, China, where it grows at elevations of 1,700–3,000 m (5,600–9,800 ft). It is an evergreen tree that typically grows to 2–6 m (6.6–19.7 ft) in height, with leaves that are oblanceolate and 5–8.5 × 1.2–2.5 cm in size. The flowers are crimson.

Quick Facts Rhododendron ochraceum, Scientific classification ...

Two varieties are accepted:[1]

  • Rhododendron ochraceum var. brevicarpum W.K.Hu
  • Rhododendron ochraceum var. ochraceum

References

  1. [1]
    Rhododendron ochraceum Rehder & E.H.Wilson. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
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