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Rhododendron
edgeworthii
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Genus |
Rhododendron
edgeworthii |
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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 |
The species is referred in the name of M.P.Edgeworth.
Shrub size 2m epiphyte, pendulum character, barked
branches at the later stage, branches densely covered
with tomentum |
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Uses |
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Altitude |
6000ft - 12000ft |
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Leaves |
Dark, thick green, glabrous, cushioned with thick felt
beneath, wrinkled and rough above |
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Flower |
In tuft . 2-3 flowers/Inflorescence, color varies from
white to pink, pediceled, lustrous, gives fragrance of
conation. |
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Corolla |
Tubular, 5 lobed, hard margins |
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Calyx |
deeply, pink to greenish pink tinged ciliated margins..
Stamens 10; extended above corolla, pistil below stamen.
Cylindrical long capsule |
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Stamena |
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Capsule |
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Filament |
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Ovary |
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Habitat and description |
Mostly in Sikkim Himalayas, inhabiting cliffs, pines and
oak, hanging over cliff, distributed in Sikkim , Bhutan,
Burma, China at 6000 to 12000 ft. Affinity: flower
resembles R. maddenii, Inflorescence- Pendulous,
Calyx-pendulum. |
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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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