Rhododendron macgregoriae

Rhododendron macgregoriae
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.
Synonyms
	Rhododendron calceolarioides; Rhododendron gorumense; Rhododendron hansemanni; Rhododendron lauterbachianum; Rhododendron vonroemeri;

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.

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.

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[TSO-1] "Rhododendron macgregoriae". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

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