Introductory
SPECIES: Rhododendron calendulaceum | Flame Azalea 



ABBREVIATION : 
RHOCAE

SYNONYMS : 
   Azalea calendulacea Michx. [8,20]


SCS PLANT CODE : 
   RHCA4


COMMON NAMES : 
   flame azalea


TAXONOMY : 
The currently accepted scientific name for flame azalea is Rhododendron
calendulaceum (Michx.) Torr. (Ericaceae) [8,20].  There are no currently
accepted infrataxa.


LIFE FORM : 
Shrub

FEDERAL LEGAL STATUS : 
See OTHER STATUS

OTHER STATUS : 
The status of flame azalea in New York and Maryland is undetermined.
Although historically reported in these states, no extant populations
are known [3,30].  Flame azalea is listed as endangered in Ohio [13].
It is secure throughout the rest of its range.


COMPILED BY AND DATE : 
Jennifer H. Carey, July 1994


LAST REVISED BY AND DATE : 
NO-ENTRY


AUTHORSHIP AND CITATION : 
Carey, Jennifer H. 1994. Rhododendron calendulaceum. In: Remainder of Citation

Related categories for Species: Rhododendron calendulaceum | Flame Azalea