subgenus Rhododendron

section Rhododendron

subsection Saluenensia

Prostrate to erect shrubs, to 1.5m ; young shoots densely scaly, glabrous, or if setose then the setae quickly deciduous. Leaves evergreen, scales on lower surface of leaves overlapping, arranged in several tiers, the upper tier sometimes with stalks. Inflorescence terminal, 1-3(-5)-flowered. Calyx deeply 5-lobed. Corolla open-funnel-campanulate ; stamens 10, declinate ; ovary impressed below the declinate style. Seeds unwinged and obscurely finned.