Rhododendron konori | |
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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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Binomial name | |
Rhododendron konori | |
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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.