Abstract
Based on a critical examination of type specimens, images of living plants, and the literature has shown Rhododendron oligocarpum to be conspecific with R. leishanicum. Although slight variations in corolla colour exist amongst different populations of R. oligocarpum, it does not serve as a key distinguishing trait. Therefore, we reduced R. oligocarpum to a synonym of R. leishanicum, and recommend placing it in Subsection Maculifera.
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