Rhododendron galactinum

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Rhododendron galactinum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. galactinum
Binomial name
Rhododendron galactinum

Rhododendron galactinum (乳黄叶杜鹃) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae.[1] It is native to western Sichuan in China, where it grows at altitudes of 2,900–3,500 m (9,500–11,500 ft). It is a hardy evergreen tree[2] that grows to 5–8 m (16–26 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are oblong-elliptic, oblong-obovate or broadly lanceolate, 11–22 by 5–7 cm in size. The flowers are white to pale pink with a crimson basal blotch.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Rhododendron galactinum Balf.f. ex Tagg". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "Rhododendron galactinum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

Sources[edit]

  • "Rhododendron galactinum", I. B. Balfour ex Tagg, Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh. 15: 103. 1926.