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Sumpf-Porst

Rhododendron tomentosum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French lédon subarctique
German Sumpf-Porst

Similar Species in Rhododendron

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Bewimperte Alpenrose
Rhododendron hirsutum
Least Concern
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Gelbe Alpenrose
Rhododendron luteum
Not Evaluated
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Pontische Alpenrose
Rhododendron ponticum
Not Evaluated
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Rostblättrige Alpenrose
Rhododendron ferrugineum
Least Concern
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Lapland Azalea
Rhododendron lapponicum
Least Concern
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron simsii
Not Evaluated
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California rose bay
Rhododendron macrophyllum
Least Concern
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flame azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sumpf-Porst?
The scientific name of Sumpf-Porst is Rhododendron tomentosum. It belongs to the genus Rhododendron.
What is the conservation status of Sumpf-Porst?
Sumpf-Porst (Rhododendron tomentosum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sumpf-Porst live?
Sumpf-Porst is found in Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Sumpf-Porst belong to?
Sumpf-Porst (Rhododendron tomentosum) belongs to the genus Rhododendron, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
Is Sumpf-Porst endangered?
No, Sumpf-Porst (Rhododendron tomentosum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sumpf-Porst belong to?
Sumpf-Porst (Rhododendron tomentosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Sumpf-Porst?
The closest relatives of Sumpf-Porst in the genus Rhododendron include Bewimperte Alpenrose, Gelbe Alpenrose, Pontische Alpenrose, Rostblättrige Alpenrose, Lapland Azalea.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Rhododendron — 18 Species

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Bewimperte Alpenrose
Rhododendron hirsutum
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Gelbe Alpenrose
Rhododendron luteum
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Pontische Alpenrose
Rhododendron ponticum
NE 🐾
Rostblättrige Alpenrose
Rhododendron ferrugineum
LC
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Sumpf-Porst
Rhododendron tomentosum
LC
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Lapland Azalea
Rhododendron lapponicum
LC 🐾
Rhododendron
Rhododendron simsii
NE 🐾
May white azalea
Rhododendron eastmanii
LC 🐾
Pink-shell Azalea
Rhododendron vaseyi
LC 🐾
sweet azalea
Rhododendron arborescens
LC 🐾
Konor rhododendron
Rhododendron konori
LC 🐾
tree rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum
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American Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
NE 🐾
Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense
NE 🐾
Bog Labrador Tea
Rhododendron groenlandicum
NE 🐾
California rose bay
Rhododendron macrophyllum
LC 🐾
Canada Rhododendron
Rhododendron canadense
NE 🐾
flame azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum
LC
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