Rhododendron goodenoughii (Vireya)

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Family: Ericaceae (Heath)

Distribution: Papua New Guinea

Habitat: Sub-alpine grasslands

IUCN Red list: Data deficient

Life form: Shrub - evergreen

Comments: Habit: A shrub to 4m.
Foliage: Broad, almost rounded green leaves, 4 - 8 in tight pseudowhorls. Dense fine scales on underside.
Flower: A semi-erect bud opens to a horzontally held display of 8 - 22 tubular white, sweet scented flowers. Repeat flowering.

1: Bublitz V8 (T3/V8) • Accession: T3/2017-0080/A • Provenance: Garden
2: • Accession: T3/2014-0195 • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
3: Vireya (south side) V3 (T3/V3) • Accession: T3/2002-0021

Pukeiti

Plant Hunter’s Station

Taxon

Rhododendron goodenoughii (Vireya)

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