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Rhododendron
baileyi
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Genus |
Rhododendron baileyi |
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Subgenus |
Rhododendron |
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Section |
Rhododendron |
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Series |
Galaucophyllum |
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Subseries |
Genestierianum |
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Flowering |
May - June. |
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Description |
Shrubs attaining the height not more than 2m.usally
covered with brownish scales all over the shoots |
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Uses |
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Altitude |
3000m - 4800m |
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Leaves |
Racemose inflorescence, shiny surface, rusty cinnamon
layered scales below, leather like texture, elliptic to
ovate. Leaves are 2-3cm long x 1.2-3 cm. broad
(P&L). |
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Flower |
5-12, rotate, 3.75cm.across.deep reddish purple spotted
with the dark color on the corolla , externally lepidote.
Style bent downwards. |
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Corolla |
5 lobed, 3 upper lobes spotted. Calyx 5 lobed
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Calyx |
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Stamena |
5
lobed, 3 upper lobes spotted. Calyx 5 lobed |
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Capsule |
scaly |
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Filament |
Distributed mainly in florets along with Pine and Tsuga
at 3000-4800min S. E Tibet Bhutan, Sikkim |
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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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