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Rhododendron
ciliatum
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Genus |
Rhododendron
ciliatum |
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Subgenus |
Rhododendron |
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Section |
Rhododendron |
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Series |
Triflorum |
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Subseries |
Triflorum |
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Flowering |
April - May. |
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Description |
Because of the foliar and floral character of the
species is refereed ascilliatum. The highest no of
verities are found especially in flower color and shape
of corolla when grown fully .The species can withstand
alkalinity and drought. The shrubs can’t attain the
height of more than 1.5m. |
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Uses |
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Altitude |
8000ft - 13000ft |
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Leaves |
Attractive green, shiny, elliptic, hairy upper surface,
fringed margin. |
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Flower |
terminal inflorescence, color varies from white to pink. |
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Corolla |
Campanulate of tubular, 5 lobed, hairy with fringed
margin, pedicelled. |
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Calyx |
Lobed 5, deeply lobed, fringed margins with
long hairs. |
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Stamena |
10; retain the size of corolla |
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Capsule |
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Filament |
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Ovary |
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Habitat and description |
well grown in harsh soil, and bright sun, rocky areas
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woody forests.
Distributed in Sikkim, Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal
from 8000 to 13000 ft. |
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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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