Rhododendron leishanicum Fang & S.S. Chang

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Description

Shrub, c.3m; young shoots setulose. Leaves broadly oblong, 4.5-6 x 2.5-3cm, 1.8-2 X as long as broad, apex rounded, apiculate, base rounded to sub-cordate, lower surface with lamina glabrous though probably with a few scattered glands, midrib setulose, at least below; petioles 5-10mm, with a dense setulose, probably also glandular, tomentum. Inflorescence 3-flowered; rhachis minute; pedicels 12-15mm, densely setulose-tomentose. Calyx c.3mm, tomentose. Corolla open-campanulate, purple, 30-35mm. Stamens with filaments coarsely papillate below. Ovary densely setulose-tomentose; style glabrous. Capsule not known.

Distribution

China (E Guizhou). Only known from the type

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References

Chamberlain, D.F. (1982) A Revision of Rhododendron II. Subgenus Hymenanthes. Notes From the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 39(2):261