Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Ericales Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron L.
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Rhododendron arboreum Sm., Exot. Bot. 1, 9, pl. 6 (1805)
Vernacular Name(s):
tree rhododendron
 Biostatus
Exotic
 Bibliography
Ogle, C.C.; de Lange, P.J.; Cameron, E.K.; Parris, B.S.; Champion, P.D. 2021: Checklist of dicotyledons, gymnosperms and pteridophytes naturalised or casual in New Zealand: additional records 2007–2019. Perspectives in Biosecurity Research Series 5: 45–116.
Smith, J.E. 1804–1805: Exotic Botany. Consisting of coloured figures, and scientific descriptions of such new, beautiful , or rare plants as are worthy of cultivation in the gardens of Britain; with remarks on their qualities, history, and requisite modes of treatment. Vol. 1. London.
Wilcox, M.; Bradshaw, C.; Cameron, E. 2004: Woody plants of the Auckland Domain. Auckland Botanical Society Journal 59(1): 44–56.