Rhododendron spinuliferum is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to Yunnan and Sichuan, China.

[3] French botanist Adrien René Franchet described Rhododendron spinuliferum in 1895.

[4] The range is southwestern Sichuan and northeastern to western Yunnan at altitudes ranging from 1,900 to 2,500 m (6,200 to 8,200 ft), in coniferous forests with Keteleeria, or mixed conifer and deciduous forest with oak (Quercus),[1] in shaded areas and thickets.

[2] In cultivation, Rhododendron spinuliferum grows best in acidic soils of pH 4–6 with a shady aspect and significant organic material in the soil,[2] although excess shade will result in few flowers and leggy habit.

[3] Hybrid cultivars derived from this species include: Rhododendron spinuliferum has been used in Chinese traditional medicine to remove phlegm and treat asthma.