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Rhododendron anthopogon
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Genus |
Rhododendron anthopogon |
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Subgenus |
Rhododendron |
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Section |
Rhododendron |
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Series |
Edgeworthii |
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Flowering |
May – June |
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Description |
epiphyte, aromatic branched shrub up to 45cm scaly
shoots, |
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Uses |
The leaves
of R.anthopogon mixed with those of Juniper is used as
incense in Buddhist monastries in Sikkim,Bhutan and
Tibet. |
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Altitude |
3000m - 5500m |
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Leaves |
oval to obvate, densely scaly underside shiny upper
side, |
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Flower |
4-6 flowers / inflorescence, terminal inflorescence. |
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Corolla |
5 lobed, tubular, color ranges from light pink to dark
pink. |
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Calyx |
5 deeply lobed, persistent. |
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Stamena |
6-8 |
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Capsule |
covered with persistent calyx. |
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Habitat and description |
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Rhododendron
Amongst the many
floral treaties of Sikkim Himalaya one of the earliest ones may be
found over the genus Rhododendron (Gk. rhodo = red, dendrons = tree
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Orchid
Orchid
known for their brilliance in colors, unusual shapes
attractive growth habits, variety in fragrance and
exquisite beauty can attract any nature lovers.
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Medicinal Plant
Sikkim
with its total geographical area of 7,096 sq km is
bestowed with a huge diversity of flora and fauna.
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