R. bamaense
Species
| Subgenus | Rhododendron |
| Section | Rhododendron |
| Subsection | Lapponica |
| First Described | 1987 (Z.J. Zhao) |
| Origin | S.E. Qinghai 4300 meter |
| Habitat | terrestrial |
| 10 Year Height | ? |
| Mature Wild Height | 60 cm. (2ft.) |
| Bloom Time | ? |
| Flower | broadly funnel-shaped |
| Predominant Colour | violet |
| Leaves | elliptic to ovate |
| Winter Foliage | evergreen |
| Hardiness | H4 |