Rhododendron barbatum
Also known as: Azalea barbata (Wall. ex G.Don) Kuntze +4 more
- Azalea barbata (Wall. ex G.Don) Kuntze
- Rhododendron aristatum Royle
- Rhododendron barbatum f. imberbe (Hutch.) H.Hara
- Rhododendron imberbe Hutch.
- Rhododendron lancifolium Hook.fil.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Rhododendron barbatum is a shrub or tree belonging to the Ericaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Rhododendron genus, encompassing over 1150 species globally. There are naturally occurring botanical forms of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Himalaya, Nepal, Tibet, West Himalaya
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms