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A Study on the Genus Rhododendron L. Subsection Neriiflora Sleumer in China

Hu Wen-Kuang   

  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:1990-09-10 Published:1990-09-10
  • Contact: Hu Wen-Kuang

Abstract:

 The subsection Neriiflora Sleumer is one of the largest subsections of Rhododen-
dron subgenus Hymenanthes, containing 27 species, 8 subspecies and 24 varieties.   All the
species are divided into four groups according to morphological characters, relationships am-
ong the species and their geographical distribution.   The evolution and relationships of the
group are discussed.  The Group D is of highly specialized morphological characters.  The
subsection has its modern distribution center in the  Hengduan  Mountains  in   south-western
China.

Key words: Rhododendron, subsection Neriiflora, evolution, morphological character, distribution