ON THIS PLANT
Rhododendron sinofalconeri, the sinofalconer rhododendron, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to southern Yunnan and northern Vietnam. An evergreen shrub or small tree reaching 3 to 10 m, it is typically found in mixed evergreen/deciduous forests and thickets, at elevations from 1,600 to 2,500 m above sea level. It is available from commercial suppliers, and features trusses of 15 to 20 pale yellow flowers, each 5 cm (2 in) long, and large 30 cm (12 in) leaves.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Family
- Ericaceae
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