Rhododendron javanicum

Rhododendron javanicum is a rhododendron species native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.[3] This evergreen shrub grows to 5 m (16 ft) with bright orange flowers in spring. Some forms from the Philippines may have red or bicoloured flowers, but are less often seen in cultivation.[4]

  • R. javanicum subsp. brookeanum

Rhododendron javanicum
Scientific 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
  • Rhododendron brookeanum Low ex Lindl. [1]
  • Vireya javanica Blume.[2]

References
  1. Jermy, A.C.; Kavanagh, K.P. (1982), "Notulae et Novitates Muluenses", Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 85 (1): 1–73, doi:10.1111/j.1095-8339.1982.tb00370.x
  2. Horsfield, T.; Bennett, J.J.; Brown, R. (1838), Plantae javanicae rariores, descriptae iconibusque illustratae, quas in insula Java, annis 1802-1818 legit et investigavit pages 85–87 and plate XIX
  3. USDA Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
  4. "Rhododendron javanicum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

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