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Rhododendron

Rhododendron arboreum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Jamaica).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

French Rhododendron

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 maximum
Not Evaluated
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron ponticum
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 arboreum. It belongs to the genus Rhododendron.
What is the conservation status of Rhododendron?
Rhododendron (Rhododendron arboreum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rhododendron live?
Rhododendron is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Jamaica).. Countries include Belgium, France, Jamaica, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom.
What family does Rhododendron belong to?
Rhododendron (Rhododendron arboreum) belongs to the genus Rhododendron, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
Is Rhododendron endangered?
No, Rhododendron (Rhododendron arboreum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rhododendron belong to?
Rhododendron (Rhododendron arboreum) 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 — 6 Countries

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Genus Rhododendron — 18 Species

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lédon du Groenland
Rhododendron groenlandicum
NE 🐾
lédon subarctique
Rhododendron tomentosum
LC
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum
LC
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
NE 🐾
Rhododendron
Rhododendron ponticum
NE 🐾
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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