Rhododendron sect. Pentanthera
| Rhododendron sect. Pentanthera | |
|---|---|
| Rhododendron luteum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Subgenus: | Rhododendron subg. Hymenanthes |
| Section: | Rhododendron sect. Pentanthera G.Don |
| Type species | |
| Rhododendron luteum | |
| Species | |
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Rhododendron sect. Pentanthera is a section of subgenus Hymenanthes in the genus Rhododendron. It comprises 15-16 species of deciduous shrubs native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
It includes two subsections:
- Pentathera
- Sinensia