Rhododendron kesangiae
| Rhododendron kesangiae | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. kesangiae |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron kesangiae D.G. Long & Rushforth | |
Rhododendron kesangiae is a rhododendron species endemic to Bhutan, where it grows at altitudes of 2600-3400 meters. It is a tree that typically grows to 15 meters in height, with leaves that are broadly elliptic to almost obovate, and 20-30 x 10-16 cm in size. Flowers are rose pink, fading to purple.
Synonyms
- None recorded.
References
- Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 331 1988 publ. 1989.
- "Rhododendron kesangiae: an endemic species from Bhutan with a description of a new variety", New Plantsman, Namgyel, P. Long, D.G. (Department of Forests, Thimphu, Bhutan), 1995. ISSN 1352-4186.
- Flora of Bhutan. Volume 2, part 1, Grierson A.J.C & Long D.G, published by RBGE, 1991.
- The Plant List
- Bhutan Biodiversity Portal
- Hirsutum
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