Rhododendron maculiferum maculiferum Franch. belongs to the Ericaceae family. Flora of the World contains 1 recorded occurrence of this taxon, distributed across 1 country.
Rhododendron, Boufford, D 43643--China. Sichuan. XiaYingShan to XiangZhai. 10 May 2014. DSC05109 (174).JPG
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Specific Epithet
maculiferum
Infraspecific Epithet
maculiferum
Authorship
Franch.
5/9/2014
Location
China, Sichuan, Ngawa (Li)
31.345000, 102.845556
Location Remarks
Li Xian. Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture; between Xiayingshan village and Xiangzhai on road to Liantaigou E of Huatizi. Mixed forest of Tsuga, Betula, Acer, Viburnum, Rhododendron on rocky slopes and along stream in dark, rich, moist soil. 2985 m elev.
Collectors
David E. Boufford, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Davidson, Yun-Dong Gao, Qiuyun (Jenny) Xiang
Notes
Along stream in rocky soil. Tree ca. 4 m tall; corolla pale pink, purple along one side at base inside. Growing with 43641 and 43642.
