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Rhodoleia championii

Rhodoleia championii Hook.
Rhodoleia championii
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Rhodoleia championii, a small evergreen tree in the Hamamelidaceae family, is native to regions including China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam. It is characterized by its dangling scarlet flowers, which are primarily pollinated by birds.

Description

Rhodoleia championii, described by Hook. in 1850, is a member of the Hamamelidaceae family. It is distributed across several regions, including Hainan, Laos, Malaya, Sumatera, Taiwan, and Vietnam. This species is distinguished by its bird-pollinated, hanging red flowers. It is commonly known as the Hong Kong rose.

Distribution

Global · Hainan · Laos · Malaya · Sumatera · Taiwan · Vietnam

Synonyms

Rhodoleia ovalifoliaRhodoleia formosaRhodoleia subcordataRhodoleia teysmanniiRhodoleia latiovatifolia

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