Rhododendron javanicum

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Rhododendron javanicum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. javanicum
Binomial name
Rhododendron javanicum
Synonyms
  • Azalea javanica (Blume) Kuntze[1]
  • Rhododendron brookeanum Low ex Lindl. [2]
  • Vireya javanica Blume.[3]

Rhododendron javanicum is a rhododendron species native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.[4] This evergreen shrub grows to 5 m (16 ft) with bright orange flowers in spring. Plants may be terrestrial or epiphytic. Some forms from the Philippines may have red or bicoloured flowers, but are less often seen in cultivation.[5]

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