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Rhododendron crassifolium

Rhododendron crassifolium is a species of tropical rhododendron, a perennial flowering plant belonging to the family Ericaceae. It is placed in section Schistanthe.

Description

Rhododendron crassifolium is a tropical rhododendron native to mountainside forests of Borneo at . It is a medium size evergreen shrub about tall. Leaves are dark green, broad, ribbed and elliptic. The bell-shaped flowers are red-orange. The flowering period extends from June through August.

Subspecies

, Plants of the World Online accepted two species:

  • Rhododendron crassifolium var. crassifolium, synonyms Rhododendron brevitubum, Rhododendron crassinervium
  • Rhododendron crassifolium var. pseudomurudense <small>(Sleumer) Argent</small>, synonyms Rhododendron murudense, Rhododendron pseudomurudense

Distribution

The species is native to the island of Borneo.

Habitat

This species is typical of the shaded mountain forests. It prefers acidic, well-drained, organic soil in partial sun to partial shade.

References

  • George Argent, Anthony Lamb and Anthea Phillipps - The Rhododendrons of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo - Scientific Editor: Wong Khoon Meng
  • Biolib

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