Rhododendron dendrocharis Franch.

Shrub, to 0.7 m, often epiphytic; young growth setose. Leaves 1.3–1.7 × 0.6–1 cm, elliptic to obovate, apex rounded, margin ciliate, lower surface densely scaly. Flowers 1–2, terminal; calyx lobes to 3 mm, pubescent; corolla rose-pink, open-funnel-campanulate, 20–22 mm, outer surface glabrous, lacking scales; stamens 10; style longer than stamens, declinate, sometimes pubescent at base. Flowering May. Royal Horticultural Society (1997)

Distribution  China W Sichuan

Habitat 2,600–3,000 m

RHS Hardiness Rating H6

Conservation status Near threatened (NT)