Biology:Rhododendron rarum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. rarum
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| Rhododendron rarum Schltr.
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Rhododendron rarum is a rhododendron species native to the Central and Bismarck Ranges of Papua New Guinea. It is a compact prostrate shrub with tubular, red flowers and narrowly elliptic leaves.
This species does not tolerate frosts (RHS Hardiness rating H2),[1] so must be grown under cover in temperate climates. Its small size and prostrate habit make it an ideal subject for a hanging basket or similar.[2]
References
- ↑ "Hardiness Ratings". Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/rhs-hardiness-rating.pdf.
- ↑ "Rhododendron rarum". International Dendrology Society. https://treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/rhododendron/rhododendron-rarum/.
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 150 1918.
- Vireya.net
Wikidata ☰ Q17243131 entry
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