Biology:Rhododendron ochraceum
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Short description: Species of plant
| Rhododendron ochraceum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. ochraceum
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron ochraceum Rehder & E.H.Wilson (1913)
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Rhododendron ochraceum (峨马杜鹃) is a rhododendron species native to Chongqing (Nanchuan), southern Sichuan, and northeastern Yunnan, China , where it grows at elevations of 1,700–3,000 m (5,600–9,800 ft). It is an evergreen tree that typically grows to 2–6 m (6.6–19.7 ft) in height, with leaves that are oblanceolate and 5–8.5 × 1.2–2.5 cm in size. The flowers are crimson.
Two varieties are accepted:[1]
- Rhododendron ochraceum var. brevicarpum W.K.Hu
- Rhododendron ochraceum var. ochraceum
References
- ↑ Rhododendron ochraceum Rehder & E.H.Wilson. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- Rehder & E. H. Wilson in Sargent, Pl. Wilson. 1: 534. 1913.
- The Plant List
- Flora of China
- Hirsutum
Wikidata ☰ Q11052119 entry
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