Rhododendron javanicum

Kingdom: Plantae

Divisi: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Ordo: Ericales

Family: Ericaceae

Genus: Rhododendron

Species: Rhododendron javanicum Benn.

Local name: Djugjugan, Azalea

All Rhododendron species live in cool mixed areas on the mountain top with altitudes above 1000 meters above sea level. Although Rhododendron flowers are able to grow and develop in the highlands and mixed with heat, flower development is not optimal. Make the color and structure of the flowers less attractive to those that grow on top of a mountain. Has heavy textured, elliptical leaves that are 2.5 inches long.

Spot character: Flowers with conspicuous color (usually red), thick oval leaf.

Benefit: ornamental plants

Distribution: Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, United States of America
Location: Postgraduate UPI

Source: (GBIF Secretariat, 2017)