Rhododendron decorum subsp. diaprepes
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The leaves are oblong and 12-19 cm long by 5-11 cm wide. The base is rounded. The flowers are pinkish white.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests between 1,700-3,300 m above sea level in China. In Sichuan and Yunnan. In Rhodo gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Myanmar, SE Asia, Tasmania, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Doquyen xinh
Synonyms
Rhododendron diaprepes Balf.f. & W. W. Sm; Rhododendron rasile Balf. & W. W. Sm.;