6,514 observationsCritically Endangered
alpine azalea
Kalmia procumbens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Kalmia
About
Kalmia procumbens, commonly known as alpine azalea or trailing azalea, is a dwarf shrub of high mountain regions of the Northern Hemisphere that usually grows no more than 10 centimeters (4 in) tall. Originally named by Linnaeus as Azalea procumbens, it is also named after French botanist L.L.A. Loiseleur-Deslongchamps - Loiseleuria procumbens.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of alpine azalea is Kalmia procumbens.
- alpine azalea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- alpine azalea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- alpine azalea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- alpine azalea belongs to the order Ericales.
- alpine azalea belongs to the family Ericaceae.
- alpine azalea belongs to the genus Kalmia.