Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. Steep slopes above Akavreti River, landmark Koslitavi. Following a winding dirt road generally southeast of Keda. 941 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Nino Memiadze, Shalva Sikharulidze, David Kikodze, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Steep slopes. Shrub 5 dm.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Specific Epithet

ungernii

Authorship

Trautv.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIF WFO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 1.9

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Borderline

Threat status

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.4

Global rank

#113,822 of 335,497

Top 34%

Extinction probability

23%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →