Rhododendron fletcheranum Davidian

R.H.S. Rhodo. & Camellia Yearbook 16:103 (1961)

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Description

Very similar to R. valentinianum, differing as follows: leaves with distant scales beneath, the surface conspicuous, green; leaf margin distinctly crenate in the upper half; midrib usually not setose above; ovary conspicuously setose towards the apex, the setae persisting on the capsule.

Distribution

China (SE Xizang)

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Habitat

Forests at 4000-4300 m

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References

Cullen, J. (1980) A Revision of Rhododendron 1: Subgenus Rhododendron sections Rhododendron & Pogonanthum. Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 39(1):42