Rhododendron facetum (绵毛房杜鹃) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae.[1] It is native to northeast Myanmar, northern Vietnam, and western Yunnan, China, where it grows at altitudes of 2,100–3,600 m (6,900–11,800 ft). It is a shrub or small tree that grows to 3–7 m in height, with leathery leaves that are oblong-elliptic to obovate-elliptic, 8.5–20 by 3–6 cm in size. Flowers are red with deeper colored spots.
Rhododendron means "rose tree", and is derived from the ancient Greek name for Nerium oleander.[2]
Facetum means "elegant" or "fine".[2]
Rhododendron facetum at Kunming Botanical Garden
Rhododendron facetum flower buds at RHS Garden Wisley
Rhododendron facetum (绵毛房杜鹃) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to northeast Myanmar, northern Vietnam, and western Yunnan, China, where it grows at altitudes of 2,100–3,600 m (6,900–11,800 ft). It is a shrub or small tree that grows to 3–7 m in height, with leathery leaves that are oblong-elliptic to obovate-elliptic, 8.5–20 by 3–6 cm in size. Flowers are red with deeper colored spots.
Rhododendron facetum adalah spesies tumbuhan yang tergolong ke dalam famili Ericaceae. Spesies ini juga merupakan bagian dari ordo Ericales. Spesies Rhododendron facetum sendiri merupakan bagian dari genus Rhododendron.
Rhododendron facetum adalah spesies tumbuhan yang tergolong ke dalam famili Ericaceae. Spesies ini juga merupakan bagian dari ordo Ericales. Spesies Rhododendron facetum sendiri merupakan bagian dari genus Rhododendron.
Rhododendron facetum là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Thạch nam. Loài này được Balf. f. & Kingdon-Ward miêu tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1918.[1]
Rhododendron facetum là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Thạch nam. Loài này được Balf. f. & Kingdon-Ward miêu tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1918.