Rhododendron beyerinckianum
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. beyerinckianum
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Rhododendron beyerinckianum is a species of rhododendron endemic to New Guinea.[2] It is found in the Indonesian portion of the island and western Papua New Guinea, extending as far east as Mount Victoria and Mount Dayman, where it grows at elevations 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.
References[edit]
- ^ Jimbo, T. (2022). "Rhododendron beyerinckianum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T198573937A202836969. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T198573937A202836969.en. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ a b Rhododendron beyerinckianum Koord. Plants of the World Online. Accessed 15 April 2023.
- Nova Guinea 8:876, t. 150. 1912.
- "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.
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