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,[1] with leaves that are ovate-elliptic or obovate-elliptic, 40–140 × 25–50 mm in size. The flowers are light yellow to orange.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. macgregoriae
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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
edit- ^ "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
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