Rhododendron carringtoniae (Vireya)

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Family: Ericaceae (Heath)

Distribution: PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Habitat: Open places, terrestial or epiphytic, widespread above 900 m.

IUCN Red list: Least concern

Life form: Shrub - evergreen

Comments: Habit: Shrub to 5m.
Foliage: Obovate green leaves held in a tight pseudowhorl, thinly scaled underside.
Flowers: Delicate white, scented tubular flowers held in the shape of a shuttlecock. Repeat flowering throughout the year.
Cultural notes: Prefers good drainage, great as a container plant.

1: Kokopu (north east) V5 (T3/V5) • Accession: T3/2016-0220/A • Provenance: Garden
2: Vireya (north side) V2 (T3/V2) • Accession: T3/2008-1004/A
3: Vireya (north side) V2 (T3/V2) • Accession: T3/2016-0220/B • Provenance: Garden

Pukeiti

Plant Hunter’s Station

Taxon

Rhododendron carringtoniae (Vireya)

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