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Rhododendron beyerinckianum

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Rhododendron beyerinckianum
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R. beyerinckianum
Binomial name
Rhododendron beyerinckianum
Koord.

Rhododendron beyerinckianum is a rhododendron species native to Indonesia and western Papua New Guinea, extending as far east as Mount Victoria and Mount Dayman, where it grows at altitudes of 1400–4000 meters. It is a shrub that grows to 5 m in height, with leathery leaves that are narrowly ovate, 6 x 3.5 cm in size. Flowers are tubular-funnel-shaped and usually dark red, but also white, yellow, greenish or pink.

Synonyms

  • Rhododendron dasylepis
  • Rhododendron schulzei

References

  • Nova Guinea 8:876, t. 150. 1912.
  • The Plant List
  • "Rhododendron beyerinckianum". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Vireya.net
  • Hirsutum.com
  • Atkinson, R., K. Jong & G. Argent, "Chromosome numbers of some tropical rhododendrons (section Vireya)", Edinburgh J. Bot. 57(1): 1–7. 2000.
  • Isotype of Rhododendron beyerinckianum Koord. var. longipetiolatum J.J.Sm.