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.