Rhododendron konori

Rhododendron konori
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species:
R. konori
Binomial name
Rhododendron konori
Synonyms
  • Rhododendron astrapiae
  • Rhododendron devrieseanum
  • Rhododendron devriesianum subsp. astrapiae
  • Rhododendron phaeopeplum
  • Rhododendron tovernae

Rhododendron konori, the Konor rhododendron,[1] is a rhododendron species native to Irian Jaya, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 3–3.5 m (9.8–11.5 ft) in height. The strongly scented flowers[2] range from pure white to dark red.

The specific epithet is sometimes rendered konorii, but this is unnecessary as the name honours a local Papuan deity.[2] The botanical name Rhododendron konori is regarded by some authorities as an unresolved name,[3] meaning that it has not yet been established as a correct scientific name for this plant.

References

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  1. ^ NRCS. "Rhododendron konori". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Rhododendron konori". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Rhododendron konori". The Plant List. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online


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