Rhododendron macgregoriae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Rhododendron |
Species: | R. macgregoriae |
Binomial name | |
Rhododendron macgregoriae F.Muell. | |
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Rhododendron macgregoriae is a rhododendron species native to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea at altitudes of 500–3,350 m (1,640–10,990 ft). It is an evergreen shrub or tree purportedly growing to 15 m (49 ft) in height, with leaves that are ovate-elliptic or obovate-elliptic, 40–140 × 25–50 mm in size. The flowers are light yellow to orange.
R. macgregoriae is relatively easy to grow in cultivation and a popular parent for hybrid cultivars. Today, nearly one hundred named cultivars are of "mac" descent.
References
- "Rhododendron macgregoriae". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- J. Bot. 29: 177 1891.
- The Plant List
- Vireya.net article
- Hirsutum.com
- Encyclopedia of Life
Taxon identifiers | |
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Rhododendron macgregoriae |
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