Rhododendron simsii
Rhododendron
Also known as: Azalea breynii (Planch.) André +17 more
- Azalea breynii (Planch.) André
- Azalea fimbriata Dum.Cours.
- Azalea indica subsp. ignescens (Sweet) Hovey
- Azalea indica subsp. simsii (Planch.) Rehder
- Azalea indica subsp. vittata-punctata Van Houtte
- Azalea indica var. simsii (Maxim.) L.H.Bailey
- Azalea indica var. simsii (Planch.) Rehder
- Azalea indica var. vittata (Fortune) Van Houtte
- Azalea simsii (Planch.) H.F.Copel.
- Azalea simsii var. vittata (Fortune) E.H.Wilson
- Azalea vittata Dum.Cours.
- Azalea vittata Fortune
- Azalea vittata-punctata (Van Houtte) Lem.
- Azalea vittatopunctata Lem.
- Rhododendron annamense Rehder
- Rhododendron breynii Planch.
- Rhododendron calleryi Planch.
- Rhododendron indicum subsp. formosanum Hayata
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Rhododendron simsii (commonly known as Rhododendron) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam
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)
Korea