Ericaceae
Kaempfer azalea
Rhododendron kaempferi
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Rhododendron
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Common names
By language (3)
- Chinese
- 山杜鵑, 火炬杜鹃, 日本山杜鹃
- English
- Kaempfer azalea, Kaempferi azalea, Torch azalea
- Japanese
- ヤマツツジ, 山躑躅
Synonyms
- Rhododendron kaempferi var. macrogemma Nakai
- Rhododendron macrogemmum (Nakai) Nakai
- Rhododendron sieboldii Miq.
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
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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); US characteristics from USDA PLANTS Database (2025-05-29, CC0 1.0). About our plant data.