Rhododendron ovatum




Family Ericaceae
Scientific name Rhododendron ovatum (Lindley) Planchon ex Maximowicz
Synonyms Azalea ovata Lindley; Rhododendron lamprophyllum Hayata; Rhododendron ovatum (Lindley) Planchon ex Maximowicz var. lamprophyllum (Hayata) Y. C. Liu; Rhododendron ovatum (Lindley) Planchon ex Maximowicz var. prismatum P. C. Tam; Rhododendron ovatum (Lindley) Planchon ex Maximowicz var. setuliferum M. Y. He
Common name (Japanese common name) maruba-baika-tutuji [round leaved mume like flowering tutuji (tutuji = Rhododendron plants)]
(English common name) none
Distribution (Japan) garden plants
(Other nations) [native] China, Taiwan
Chromosomal number unknown
Description Plants 2-6m. Leaves 3.5-5cm length. Flowers pale purple or white ca. 3-4cm, flowering in April to May. Evergreen. Shrub.
Reference Rhododendron ovatum (Lindley) Planchon ex Maximowicz
Rhododendron ovatum (Lindl.) Maxim.
Note Native to Japan.



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



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