Rhododendron crassifolium



Rhododendron crassifolium is a species of tropical rhododendron, a perennial flowering plant belonging to the family Ericaceae. It is placed in section Schistanthe.

Description
Rhododendron crassifolium is a tropical rhododendron native to mountainside forests of Borneo at 1200 - 2200 m. It is a medium size evergreen shrub about 90 - 120 cm tall. Leaves are dark green, broad, ribbed and elliptic. The bell-shaped flowers are red-orange. The flowering period extends from June through August.

Subspecies
, Plants of the World Online accepted two species:
 * Rhododendron crassifolium var. crassifolium, synonyms Rhododendron brevitubum, Rhododendron crassinervium
 * Rhododendron crassifolium var. pseudomurudense (Sleumer) Argent, synonyms Rhododendron murudense, ''Rhododendron pseudomurudense

Distribution
The species is native to the island of Borneo.

Habitat
This species is typical of the shaded mountain forests. It prefers acidic, well-drained, organic soil in partial sun to partial shade.