A new synonym of Rhododendron leishanicum (subg. Hymenanthes) from China (Ericaceae)

A new synonym of Rhododendron leishanicum (subg. Hymenanthes) from China (Ericaceae)

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Based on a critical examination of type specimens, images of living Aluminum/Wooden Ornament plants, and the literature has shown Rhododendron oligocarpum to be conspecific with R.leishanicum.Although slight variations in corolla colour exist amongst different populations of R.

oligocarpum, it does not serve as a key distinguishing trait.Therefore, we reduced R.oligocarpum Bumper Caps to a synonym of R.

leishanicum, and recommend placing it in Subsection Maculifera.