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Rhododendron

Rhododendron ponticum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Ericales)
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Species
Rhododendron ponticum (Rhododendron)

Names in Other Languages

French Rhododendron
German Pontische Alpenrose

Similar Species in Rhododendron

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lédon du Groenland
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Not Evaluated
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lédon subarctique
Rhododendron tomentosum
Least Concern
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum
Least Concern
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
Not Evaluated
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rhododendron à grandes feuilles
Rhododendron macrophyllum
Least Concern
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rhododendron de Laponie
Rhododendron lapponicum
Least Concern
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rhododendron du Canada
Rhododendron canadense
Not Evaluated
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron simsii
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron?
The scientific name of Rhododendron is Rhododendron ponticum. It belongs to the genus Rhododendron.
Where does Rhododendron live?
Rhododendron is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands.
What family does Rhododendron belong to?
Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum) belongs to the genus Rhododendron, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
What kingdom does Rhododendron belong to?
Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Rhododendron?
The closest relatives of Rhododendron in the genus Rhododendron include lédon du Groenland, lédon subarctique, Rhododendron, Rhododendron, rhododendron à grandes feuilles.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Rhododendron — 18 Species

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lédon du Groenland
Rhododendron groenlandicum
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lédon subarctique
Rhododendron tomentosum
LC 🐾
Rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum
LC 🐾
Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
NE
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron ponticum
NE
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rhododendron à grandes feuilles
Rhododendron macrophyllum
LC 🐾
rhododendron de Laponie
Rhododendron lapponicum
LC 🐾
rhododendron du Canada
Rhododendron canadense
NE 🐾
Yellow Azalea
Rhododendron luteum
NE 🐾
Alpine Rose
Rhododendron ferrugineum
LC 🐾
Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense
NE 🐾
flame azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum
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 🐾
Hairy Alpenrose
Rhododendron hirsutum
LC
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