Ericaceae
Rhododendron heliolepis
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Rhododendron
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Common names
By language (1)
- Chinese
- 亮鳞杜鹃, 短柱杜鹃, 苍山杜鹃
Synonyms
- Azalea heliolepis (Franch.) Kuntze
- Rhododendron brevistylum Franch.
- Rhododendron heliolepis var. brevistylum (Franch.) Cullen
- Rhododendron pholidotum Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.
- Rhododendron plebeium Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.
- Rhododendron porrosquameum Balf.f. & Forrest
Plant problems
Notches in rhododendron leaves: causes and fixesNotches in rhododendron leaves usually mean root weevils. Learn how to spot them, remove adults, and check for root damage.
Rhododendron leaves curling in cold weatherRhododendron leaves often curl naturally in cold weather. Learn how to spot normal winter rolling, prevent drying, and recognize damage.
Photos
Photo: Daderot, CC0, from Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: Daderot, CC0, from Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: Daderot, CC0, from Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: Daderot, CC0, from Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: Daderot, CC0, from Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: Daderot, CC0, from Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: Daderot, CC0, from Wikimedia Commons
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Sources: classification, synonyms from World Flora Online Plant List (2026-06, CC0 1.0); common names, popularity from Wikidata (2026-10-26, CC0 1.0). About our plant data.