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sweet azalea

Rhododendron arborescens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Heidekrautartige)
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Species
Rhododendron arborescens (sweet azalea)

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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Sumpf-Porst
Rhododendron tomentosum
Least Concern
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron simsii
Not Evaluated
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Lapland Azalea
Rhododendron lapponicum
Least Concern
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California rose bay
Rhododendron macrophyllum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sweet azalea?
The scientific name of sweet azalea is Rhododendron arborescens. It belongs to the genus Rhododendron.
What is the conservation status of sweet azalea?
sweet azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does sweet azalea belong to?
sweet azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) belongs to the genus Rhododendron, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
Is sweet azalea endangered?
No, sweet azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does sweet azalea belong to?
sweet azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of sweet azalea?
The closest relatives of sweet azalea in the genus Rhododendron include Bewimperte Alpenrose, Gelbe Alpenrose, Pontische Alpenrose, Rostblättrige Alpenrose, Sumpf-Porst.

Genus Rhododendron — 18 Species

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Bewimperte Alpenrose
Rhododendron hirsutum
LC 🐾
Gelbe Alpenrose
Rhododendron luteum
NE 🐾
Pontische Alpenrose
Rhododendron ponticum
NE 🐾
Rostblättrige Alpenrose
Rhododendron ferrugineum
LC 🐾
Sumpf-Porst
Rhododendron tomentosum
LC 🐾
Lapland Azalea
Rhododendron lapponicum
LC 🐾
Rhododendron
Rhododendron simsii
NE 🐾
May white azalea
Rhododendron eastmanii
LC 🐾
Pink-shell Azalea
Rhododendron vaseyi
LC
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sweet azalea
Rhododendron arborescens
LC
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Konor rhododendron
Rhododendron konori
LC 🐾
tree rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum
LC 🐾
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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