Rhododendron obtusum cv. Hinodekirishima




Family Ericaceae
Scientific name Rhododendron obtusum (Lindley) Planchon cv. Hinodekirishima
Synonyms (Synonyms of Rhododendron obtusum (Lindley) Planchon)
Azalea amoena Lindley; Azalea obtusa Lindley; Rhododendron austrokiusianum Hatushima; Rhododendron obtusum (Lindley) Planchon forma amoenum (Lindley) E. H. Wilson; Rhododendron sataense Nakai
Common name (Japanese common name) kirishima tutuji [Mt. Kirishima tutuji (tutuji = Rhododendron plants)]
(English common name) none
Distribution (Japan) kyushu (Kagoshima Prefecture)
(Other nations) none
Chromosomal number unknown
Description Plants 0.5-1m. Flowers red, flowering in April to May. Evergreen. Shrub.
Reference Rhododendron obtusum (Lindl.) Planch.



April 2007
at Koishikawa Botanical Garden
April 2007
at Koishikawa Botanical Garden
April 2007
at Koishikawa Botanical Garden