Notes R.B.G. Edinb. 16:174 (1931)
WFO ID: wfo-0001275535
IPNI ID: urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:333322-1
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Very similar to R. pendulum, differing as follows: leaves usually somewhat bullate above, elliptic or narrowly ovate, acuminate, 40-55 x 22-30 mm, the indumentum often dark brown, the upper surface pale brownish green, corolla campanulate, bright yellow, ovary densely tomentose all over, style glabrous.
NE Burma, China (NW Yunnan, SE Xizang)
Epiphytic on trees or stumps and on rocks in dense forest
Cullen, J. (1980) A Revision of Rhododendron 1: Subgenus Rhododendron sections Rhododendron & Pogonanthum. Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 39(1):27