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Rhododendron
decipians
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Genus |
Rhododendron
decipians |
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Subgenus |
Hymenanthes |
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Section |
Rhododendron |
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Series |
Falconeri |
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Flowering |
May - June. |
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Description |
small tree of 2.5-3 m in height. Non peeling bark, hence
lichens and mosses grow on the tree. |
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Uses |
... |
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Altitude |
3300m - 3800m |
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Leaves |
pendulous, elliptic to oblong elliptic, mid rib yellow
rest of the surface is green, silvery tomentum underside
of the leaf, |
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Flower |
25-30 flowers/ inflorescence, color ranges from pink to
white |
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Corolla |
5 broad lobed |
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Calyx |
obsolete |
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Stamena |
10, unequal in length |
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Capsule |
Large, pale, yellow seed. |
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Filament |
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Ovary |
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Habitat and description |
distributed in Darjeeling and Sikkim at the elevation of
3300-3800m |
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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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