Indian Rhododendron. Rhododendron maximum the most widespread rhododendron of the appalachian mountains is the state flower of the us state of west virginia and is in the flag of west virginia. These alluring pink red and white flowers stretch for miles and miles.
Hooker described 34 new species and details of the 43 species including varieties from the indian region in his monograph rhododendron of sikkim himalaya explored during his visits. Melastoma malabathricum known also as malabar melastome indian rhododendron singapore rhododendron planter s rhododendron and senduduk is a flowering plant in the family melastomataceae this plant is native to indomalaya japan and australia and is usually found between 100 and 2 800 m on grasslands and sparse forests. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about melastoma species indian rhododendron harendog malabar melastome straits rhododendron melastoma malabathricum supplied by membe.
Lanceolate to oblanceolate slightly toothed leaves to 1 5 long are glossy dark green above and paler beneath.
Southern indica azaleas azalea indica are actually native to japan and first introduced into holland in 1680 but failed to catch on there. It has been used as a medicinal plant in certain parts of the world. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about rhododendron southern indian hybrid azalea indica azalea rhododendron pride of mobile supplied by member gardeners in the plan. Rhododendron indicum is native to japan.