Rhododendron konori
Rhododendron konori, the Konor rhododendron,[1] is a rhododendron species native to Irian Jaya, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree 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.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. konori |
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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.
Synonyms
- Rhododendron astrapiae
- Rhododendron devrieseanum
- Rhododendron devriesianum ssp astrapiae
- Rhododendron phaeopeplum
- Rhododendron tovernae
References
- "Rhododendron konori". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- "Rhododendron konori". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- "Rhododendron konori". The Plant List. Missouri Botanical Garden. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Malesia 1: 200 1878.
- Steenis, C. G. G. J. van, ed. 1948–. Flora malesiana.
- The Plant List
- Encyclopedia of Life
- USDA Plants Profile
- Hirsutum.com
- "Rhododendron konori, a variable Vireya", Arthur W. Headlam, Journal of the American Rhododendron Society, Volume 33, No. 4, Fall 1979.
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