Family: Ericaceae
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Rhododendron arizelum Balf.f. & Forrest
Determinations:
Name Det. qual. Type of det. Det. based on specimen Det. by and when Institution
Rhododendron arizelum Balf.f. & ForrestDet.E00132283Chamberlain, D.F. 11th October 2000Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E)
Collector/Expedition: Gaoligong Shan Biotic Survey Expedition (2000),
Collection number: 12720
Collection date: 16th July 2000
Country/Territory: China:Yunnan
Collecting locality: China:Yunnan:Gongshan:Zizhixian:E side of Gaoligong Shan, W of Gongshan and W of Qiqi between Dongshao Fang and the pass to the Dulong Jiang valley.
Latitude: 27°41'41''N, Longitude: 98°29'30''E
Habitat: Open alpine scrub and boggy meadows at or above treeline. Growing in open area along the rocky trail.
Description: Evergreen shrub ca. 3 m tall. Leaves orange tomentose abaxially. Buds red. Young fruit orange.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SHEET
Barcode: E00132283
Herbarium region: 4 (Inner China, Korea and Taiwan)
Number of sheets: 1
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