Rhododendron veitchianum

Rhododendron veitchianum is a rhododendron species native to Burma, Thailand, and Laos, where it grows at altitudes of 900–2400 meters. It is a shrub that grows to 2–3 m in height, with leaves that are obovate or narrowly elliptic, 65-100 x 28–40 mm in size. Flowers are fragrant and white, often with a yellow blotch at the base.

Rhododendron veitchianum
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R. veitchianum
Binomial name
Rhododendron veitchianum
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Synonyms

  • Azalea veitchiana
  • Rhododendron cubittii
  • Rhododendron smilesii

References

  • Bot. Mag. 83: t. 4992. 1857.
  • The Plant List
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • "Rhododendron veitchianum". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
  • Hirsutum.com


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