Rhododendron gracilentum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRhododendron gracilentum is a distinctive small, evergreen rhododendron species native to Papua New Guinea. It grows to a height of 60 cm (24 in), with red flowers. As it does not tolerate freezing temperatures, in temperate zones it must be grown with the protection of glass.
Description
A rhododendron shrub that can grow on tree ferns. It is climbing. It grows 60 cm tall. The leaves are shiny and pointed. The flowers are pink to red. They are bell shaped and hanging.
Distribution
A tropical plant. In PNG it occurs near Wau.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Papua New Guinea*, PNG,
Notes
There are over 500 Rhododendron species. It is an unresolved name in The Plant List. It is now grown in other countries as an ornamental.
Also Known As
Nereku
References (3)
- Hide, R., et al, 1979, A checklist of some plants in the territory of the Sinasina Nimai (Simbai Province, Papua New Guinea), with notes on their uses. Department Anthropology, University of Aukland
- Powell, J.M., Ethnobotany. In Paijmans, K., 1976, New Guinea Vegetation. Australian National University Press. p 111
- Trans. Roy. Soc. Victoria new ser., 1(2):22. 1889
