Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
myrtifolium
ID:
400921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lodd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 9: 17 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400253



Common Names

  • Rhododendron myrtifolium
  • Myrtle-leaved Rhododendron
  • Myrtle-leaved Azalea


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Description

Rhododendron myrtifolium (also called 'Myrtifolium Rhododendron', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, and can be found in open forests and scrublands. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron myrtifolium is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, making it an ideal choice for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhododendron myrtifolium has white to pink flowers, small, round, dark brown seeds and seedlings with oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron myrtifolium is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting from the plant in late summer or early fall and dip it in rooting hormone before planting it in a pot of moist, well-draining soil. Keep the cutting in a bright, sheltered spot and water it regularly.

Where to Find Rhododendron myrtifolium

Rhododendron myrtifolium is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,400-3,800 m.

Rhododendron myrtifolium FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Rhododendron myrtifolium?

Rhododendron myrtifolium prefers acidic soil with a pH of 4.5 to 6.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Rhododendron myrtifolium?

Rhododendron myrtifolium prefers temperatures between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Rhododendron myrtifolium?

Rhododendron myrtifolium prefers partial shade.

Species in the Rhododendron genus

Rhododendron atjehense, Rhododendron bamaense, Rhododendron bellissimum, Rhododendron brachyantherum, Rhododendron chamberlainii, Rhododendron eheinense, Rhododendron huanshanense, Rhododendron hypoleucophyllum, Rhododendron ignicolor, Rhododendron liangshanicum, Rhododendron linearifolium, Rhododendron lohitense, Rhododendron nantauense, Rhododendron orientale, Rhododendron pangeanum, Rhododendron patuergensis, Rhododendron rimicola, Rhododendron rubrantherum, Rhododendron sajanense, Rhododendron shaoakouense, Rhododendron sophistarum, Rhododendron Azaleastrum, Rhododendron Choniastrum, Rhododendron Hymenanthes, Rhododendron Rhododendron, Rhododendron Vireya, Rhododendron taichungianum, Rhododendron taitungalpinum, Rhododendron ungeonticum, Rhododendron viscigemmatum, Rhododendron wuyishanicum, Rhododendron xishuiense, Rhododendron yakushimanum, Rhododendron zekoense, Rhododendron zhangjiajieense, Rhododendron albescens, Rhododendron albicans, Rhododendron alstroemerioides, Rhododendron altaclerense, Rhododendron amoenum, Rhododendron anneliesae, Rhododendron arbutifolium, Rhododendron ashitakayamense, Rhododendron balsaminiflorum, Rhododendron bungonishikii, Rhododendron burjaticum, Rhododendron cartonianum, Rhododendron cavronii, Rhododendron chamaezelum, Rhododendron chlorops,

Species in the Ericaceae family

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