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Rhododendron ponticum subsp. ponticum

Also known as: Anthodendron ponticum (L.) Rchb. +14 more
  • Anthodendron ponticum (L.) Rchb.
  • Azalea lancifolia (Moench) Kuntze
  • Azalea pontica L.
  • Hymenanthes pontica (L.) H.F.Copel.
  • Rhododendron adansonii E.-A.Baumann
  • Rhododendron catesbaei J.Forbes
  • Rhododendron catesbaeum Dum.Cours.
  • Rhododendron deciduum Andrews ex Steud.
  • Rhododendron hyacinthiflorum Steud.
  • Rhododendron lowei Loudon
  • Rhododendron odoratum Lodd. ex Steud.
  • Rhododendron ponticum f. album (Sweet) Zabel
  • Rhododendron ponticum f. angustilobum Rukhadze & Pachulia
  • Rhododendron ponticum f. aurantiacomaculatum Rukhadze & Pachulia
  • Rhododendron ponticum f. brachystamineum Rukhadze & Pachulia
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Ericaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Rhododendron ponticum subsp. ponticum is a shrub or tree within the Ericaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Europe. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Rhododendron ponticum, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bulgaria, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe

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)
Belgium, France, Germany, Madeira, Myanmar, Netherlands
Base Species & Variations

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