Rhododendron tsusiophyllum

Rhododendron tsusiophyllum (syn. Tsusiophyllum tanakae) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to Japan.[1] An evergreen shrub reaching 0.3 m (1 ft), it is typically found growing about 500 m (1,600 ft) above sea level on southern Honshu and nearby smaller islands, such as the Izus.[2][3] It is markedly different from other members of the genus Rhododendron in flower morphology and was once placed in its own genus, Tsusiophyllum.[3]

Rhododendron tsusiophyllum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. tsusiophyllum
Binomial name
Rhododendron tsusiophyllum
Synonyms[1]
  • Rhododendron tanakae (Maxim.) Ohwi
  • Tsusiophyllum tanakae Maxim.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Rhododendron tsusiophyllum Sugim". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Rhododendron tsusiophyllum (EA)". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Rhododendron tsusiophyllum Sugim". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.