Taxon

Rhododendron loranthiflorum 'Sri Chinmoy' (Vireya)

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Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
Distribution: Papua New Guinea (Bougainville Island)
Comments: Habit: Medium open shrub to 2m.
Foliage: Leaves obovate, 48-60 x 20-25mm.

Flowers: 4-8 trumpet shaped flowers, white, scented. Repeat flowering throughout the year.
History: Selection from R. loranthiflorum grown from wild collected seed from Lake Loloru, Bougainville Is. (Craven 158) 1964. Selected by Dr John Rouse, Melbourne.

Locations

  • 1: • Accession: T3/2007-0122
  • 2: • Accession: T3/2015-0209 • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
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