Rhododendron macgregoriae

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.

Rhododendron macgregoriae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. macgregoriae
Binomial name
Rhododendron macgregoriae
Synonyms
  • Rhododendron calceolarioides
  • Rhododendron gorumense
  • Rhododendron hansemanni
  • Rhododendron lauterbachianum
  • Rhododendron vonroemeri

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

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  1. ^ "Rhododendron macgregoriae". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.