Rhododendron

Distribution Map: Based on vouchered plant specimens only. View county names by placing the mouse cursor over a particular county.

Contains 15 accepted taxa overall.

Family:	ERICACEAE
Common Name:	RHODODENDRON
Specimen:	Search the Alabama Herbarium Consortium Specimen Database for specimens within this genus

Classification

Family	ERICACEAE - Heath family
Genus	*Rhododendron*

** Not applicable or data not available.

Scientific Name	Common Name
Rhododendron alabamense	Alabama Azalea
Rhododendron arborescens	Smooth Azalea; Sweet Azalea
Rhododendron austrinum	Florida Azalea; Orange Azalea; Florida Flame Azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum	Flame Azalea
Rhododendron canescens	Piedmont Azalea; Mountain Azalea; Honeysuckle Azalea

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For more information, contact: Brian R. Keener, Ph.D.

Data last modified: 11/17/2025

Citation Information:

Keener, B.R., A.R. Diamond, T.W. Barger, L.J. Davenport, P.G. Davison, S.L. Ginzbarg, C.J. Hansen, D.D. Spaulding, J.K. Triplett, and M. Woods. 2025. Alabama Plant Atlas. [S.M. Landry and K.N. Campbell (original application development), Florida Center for Community Design and Research. University of South Florida]. University of West Alabama, Livingston, Alabama.