Rhododendron farrerae

Rhododendron farrerae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Subgenus: Rhododendron subg. Azaleastrum
Section: Rhododendron sect. Tsutsusi
Subsection: Rhododendron subsect. Brachycalyx
Species:
R. farrerae
Binomial name
Rhododendron farrerae
Synonyms
  • Azalea farrerae (Tate) K.Koch

Rhododendron farrerae, commonly known as Mrs. Farrer's rhododendron, is a deciduous rhododendron species native to China (Hong Kong, Hunan to Fujian), with violet flowers and reaching a height of 60 cm (2 ft.). It is the type species for subsection Brachycalyx. It is found in dense mountain forests at elevations of 800–2100 m.[2]

References

  1. ^ = xVwCAAAAYAAJ&pg = RA1-PA95&lpg = RA1-PA95 Sweet R. The British Flower Garden. Ser. 2, 1: 95 Ridgway, London (1831)
  2. ^ Flora of China

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