Rhododendron albrechtii

Rhododendron albrechtii
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Ericaceae
Genus:	Rhododendron
Species:	R. albrechtii
Binomial name
Rhododendron albrechtii Maxim., 1871
Synonyms
Azalea albrechtii (Maxim.) Kuntze Rhododendron albrechtii f. albiflorumT.Yamaz. Rhododendron albrechtii f. canescensSugim.

Rhododendron albrechtii is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. ^[1] It is endemic to Japanese temperate rainforests. Native of central and northern Japan; described from specimens collected in the 1860s by Michael Albrecht of the Russian Consulate at Hakodate, for whom the species is named. ^{[2] [3]}

Description

Rhododendron albrechtii is a deciduous shrub growing up to 4 feet tall. ^[4] The leaves often arranged in clusters of five. Pink and magenta flowers bloom in early spring in clusters of three to five. ^{[5] [2]}

Distribution and habitat

Rhododendron albrechtii thrives in cold, sub-alpine zones in the rainforests of Honshu and Hokkaido. It is cultivated in Europe. ^[2]

Ecology

This rhododendron seems to prefer woodland conditions. ^[2]

References

1. "Rhododendron albrechtii Maxim". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
2. Kjær, Erik Dahl (2010-09-29). "Albrechts azalea - Rhododendron albrechtii". ign.ku.dk. The Arboretum in Hørsholm. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
3. "Albrecht, Michael (1821-) on JSTOR". plants.jstor.org. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
4. "Plant Descriptions for Rhododendron Species". www.rhododendron.org. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
5. "Rhododendron albrechtii - Albrecht's azalea". www.mustila.fi. Arboretum Mustila. Retrieved 2022-07-27.