| Taiwan Azalea | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. oldhamii |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron oldhamii Maxim. | |
Rhododendron oldhamii is a species of azalea in the genus Rhododendron. [1] It is commonly known as the taiwan azalea. [1] Other names include: oldham's azalea, tropical azalea, and malaysian rhododendron. [2]
Rhododendron oldhamii is native to the mountains of Taiwan. [3] It has also been found in Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Sikkim, India. [1]
Rhododendron oldhamii can grow up to 3 meters tall. [3] Its flowers can be brick red to pink. It is medium size and grows upright without support. It grows slowly. [2]
Rhododendron oldhamii is harmful to cats, dogs, and humans. [2]
Rhododendron oldhamii can produce flowers, which means it can also produce fruits. It cannot self pollinate. [2]
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