Rhododendron kesangiae
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| Rhododendron kesangiae from Pele La Pass where the holotype was collected | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. kesangiae
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| Rhododendron kesangiae D.G. Long & Rushforth
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Rhododendron kesangiae is a rhododendron species endemic to Bhutan, where it grows at altitudes of 2,890–3,450 m (9,480–11,320 ft) in the fir and hemlock forests.[1] It is called Tala (ཏ་ལ) in Dzongkha. It is a large shrub[2] or tree that typically grows to 15 m (49 ft) in height, with leaves that are broadly elliptic to almost obovate, and 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in) long by 10–16 cm (3.9–6.3 in) broad. The flowers are rose pink, fading to purple.
Etymology
The species name kesangiae was given in honour to the Royal Grandmother, Ashi Kesang Choden (born 1930) Wangchuck of Bhutan.
Flowering
Rhododendron kesangiae flowers from April to May.[3]
Lower taxa
- Rhododendron kesangiae var. album P. Namgyel & D.G. Long
- Rhododendron kesangiae var. kesangiae
References
- ^ Yangzom, Rinchen; Long, David (11 November 2015). Plants endemic to Bhutan Himalaya. Serbithang, Thimphu: National Biodiversity Centre. p. 49. ISBN 9789993676355.
- ^ "Rhododendron kesangiae". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Grierson, A.J.C.; Long, D.G. Flora of Bhutan : including a record of plants from Sikkim. Volume 2, Part 1 [Angiospermae: Rutaceae - Ericaceae]. Royal Botanic Garden. ISBN 1872291023.
- Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 331 1988 publ. 1989.
- "Rhododendron kesangiae: an endemic species from Bhutan with a description of a new variety", New Plantsman, Namgyel, P. Long, D.G. (Department of Forests, Thimphu, Bhutan), 1995. ISSN 1352-4186.
- Flora of Bhutan. Volume 2, part 1, Grierson A.J.C. & Long D.G., published by RBGE, 1991.
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