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Rhododendron impeditum Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesRhododendron impeditum Balf.f. & W.W.Sm. 
SynonymsRhododendron litangense Balf.f.
Habitatthickets
Altitude2500-4600m
Descriptionleaves elliptic to ovate, ca. 15mm long, adaxially dark green, scaly on both faces, flowers 2-3, infundibuliform, to 25mm across, slightly fragrant, in fascicles
Size20-40cm
Colorbluish, purple
Bloomspring
Ca-
Typeshrub, cushion
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer and fall; layering in spring
Territory Asia-Temperate
     China (China South-Central)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

ERICACEAE

Rhododendron impeditum Balf.f. & W.W.Sm., Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 239 (1916)

Synonyms:
Rhododendron litangense Balf.f.

sc. China
36 CHC

2500-4600m

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