Rhododendron arboreum
Tree Rhododendron
Also known as: Rhododendron arboreum var. arboreum +1 more
- Rhododendron arboreum var. arboreum
- Rhododendron zeylanicum Loudon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Rhododendron arboreum (commonly known as Tree Rhododendron) is a tree belonging to the Ericaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Madeira
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms