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Rhododendron
campanulatum
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Genus |
Rhododendron
campanulatum |
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Subgenus |
Hymenanthes |
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Section |
Hymenanthes |
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Series |
Campanulatum |
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Subseries |
Campanulatum
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Flowering |
April – May |
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Description |
Shrubs to small trees, compact, quite attractive. |
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Uses |
They are used for medicinal purposes. |
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Altitude |
9000ft - 14000ft |
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Leaves |
broad, elliptical to oval, dark green, shiny above,
brownish, hairs beneath, primarily the plant is
grown for attractive foliage /leaves. Varies from
glaucous metallic to Blue petioles, obtuse apex. |
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Flower |
light to pink, spotted bell shaped inflorescence corymbs
Corolla -bell shaped campanulate,stamen 10 in number,
cylindrical capsule. |
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Corolla |
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Calyx |
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Stamena |
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Capsule |
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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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