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Rhododendron goodenoughii

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Rhododendron goodenoughii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. goodenoughii
Binomial name
Rhododendron goodenoughii

Rhododendron goodenoughii is a rhododendron species native to Papua New Guinea, particularly Goodenough Island where it grows at altitudes of 800–1,500 m (2,600–4,900 ft). It is a shrub or small tree that grows to 2 m (6.6 ft) in height, with leaves that are broadly elliptic, 10 × 6 cm in size. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, white, and fragrant.

This species does not tolerate freezing temperatures, so must be grown with protection in temperate zones.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Rhododendron goodenoughii", The Plant List, retrieved 2014-06-08
  2. ^ "Rhododendron goodenoughii". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.