Rhododendron rugosum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. rugosum
Binomial name
Rhododendron rugosum
Varieties[2]
  • Rhododendron rugosum var. laeve Argent, A.Lamb & Phillipps (synonyms Rhododendron kinabaluense Merr. and Rhododendron rugosum var. kinabaluense (Merr.) Argent)
  • Rhododendron rugosum var. rugosum

Rhododendron rugosum is a species of rhododendron native to Borneo. It is found in the high mountains, including Mount Kinabalu, in Sabah state of northeastern Borneo.[1]

Description

Rhododendron rugosum is a shrub or small tree which grows up to 8 metres in height. It grows as an epiphyte or as a terrestrial plant.

Range and habitat

Rhododendron rugosum has two subspecies. Rhododendron rugosum var. rugosum grows on Mount Kinabalu, Mount Trus Madi, and Mount Alab in Sabah, with an uncertain record of occurrence on Mount Murud in Sarawak. Rhododendron rugosum var. laeve is found only on Mount Kinabalu. The species' extent of occurrence (EOO) is approximately 6,968 km2.[1]

It is native to upper montane rain forest and subalpine shrubland and alpine meadows from 2,000 to 3,500 metres elevation. It grows in varying habitats, from shady locations in low mossy forests to sunny exposed locations on rocky ridges.[1]

Conservation

Rhododendron rugosum lives at high elevations where deforestation is limited, and part of its range is in protected areas including Kinabalu Park. Its conservation status is assessed as Least Concern.[1]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Lock, K.; Sugau, J. (2022). "Rhododendron rugosum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T205698632A207730595. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T205698632A207730595.en. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  2. ↑ Rhododendron rugosum H.Low ex Hook.f. Plants of the World Online, Kew Science. Accessed 3 April 2023
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