Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Rhododendron impeditum Balf.f. & W.W.Sm. |
Synonyms | Rhododendron litangense Balf.f. |
Habitat | thickets |
Altitude | 2500-4600m |
Description | leaves elliptic to ovate, ca. 15mm long, adaxially dark green, scaly on both faces, flowers 2-3, infundibuliform, to 25mm across, slightly fragrant, in fascicles |
Size | 20-40cm |
Color | bluish, purple |
Bloom | spring |
Ca | - |
Type | shrub, cushion |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
Propagation | seed 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) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | ERICACEAE
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