Rhododendron javanicum
Rhododendron javanicum is a rhododendron species native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.[1] This evergreen shrub grows to 5 m (16 ft) with bright orange flowers in spring. Some forms from the Philippines may have red or bicoloured flowers, but are less often seen in cultivation.[2]
| Rhododendron javanicum | |
|---|---|
 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. javanicum |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron javanicum | |
Synonyms
This species was earlier described as Vireya javanica Blume.[3] Rhododendron brookeanum Low ex Lindl. has been included in this species.[4]
.jpg.webp)
R. javanicum subsp. brookeanum
References
- USDA Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
- "Rhododendron javanicum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- Horsfield, T.; Bennett, J.J.; Brown, R. (1838), Plantae javanicae rariores, descriptae iconibusque illustratae, quas in insula Java, annis 1802-1818 legit et investigavit pages 85–87 and plate XIX
- Jermy, A.C.; Kavanagh, K.P. (1982), "Notulae et Novitates Muluenses", Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 85 (1): 1–73, doi:10.1111/j.1095-8339.1982.tb00370.x
Media related to Rhododendron javanicum at Wikimedia Commons
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.