Rhododendron rupicola var. chryseum (Balf.f. & Kingdon-Ward) Philipson & M.N.Philipson

• Region

  Asia

• Country

  China

• State/Province

  Yunnan

• Locality

  Pei-ma shan, Mekong-Yangtze divide, southeast of Atuntze.

• Elevation

  Alt. 4267 m. (13999 ft.)

• Coordinates

  28.4185, 98.9469

• Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

  109988

• Georeferencing Method

  Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide (Zermoglio et. Coordinates at elev. 4200m were located in approximate area of Baimang Mt. (=Pei-ma), SE of Shengpingzhen (=Atuntze) in between Mekong + Yangtze Rivers. Measured from coordinates S to farthest reaches of elevation 3600m to estimate reach of mountain.

• Geodetic Datum

  WGS84

• Location Notes

  [Northern Asia]

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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B°TANICAL
PLANTAE ROCKIANAE
Expedition of the University of Oalifomia Botanical Garden to Southwestern China.
Plants of Yunnan
Rhododendron hegpestiown Balf.f;,,,o%
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Small shrub, 2 feet.
Flowers yellow.
Alpine regions.
Altitude 14,000 feet.
Pei-ma ghan, Mekong-Yangtze divide, southeast of Atuntze.
Joseph F. Rock, No. 83806	May-June 1932
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