Rhododendron mucronatum
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Japanese azalea
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRhododendron mucronatum is a rhododendron species native to China, where it grows at altitudes of 2,800–4,500 m (9,200–14,800 ft). This evergreen shrub grows to 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) in height, with leaves that are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, 2–6 by 0.5–1.8 cm in size. The flowers are white, pink, or pale red.
Description
A shrub that keeps its leaves most of the year. It grows 1-2 m tall. There are many spreading branches. They have a grey coating. Leaves in the summer and winter are different. The are oval or sword shaped and 2-6 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 1-3. They are funnel shaped with 5 lobes and white or pale red.
Edible Uses
The flowers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate and subtropical plant. It grows in well drained soil and open places. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from cuttings.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Azalea jepang, Doquyen mui, Rhododendron jepang
References (2)
- Liu, Yi-tao, & Long, Chun-Lin, 2002, Studies on Edible Flowers Consumed by Ethnic Groups in Yunnan. Acta Botanica Yunnanica. 24(1):41-56
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 701
