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| Rhododendron stanleyi S.James & Argent |
Abstract
Rhododendron stanleyi S.James & Argent is described as a new species from Mount Yule, Central Province, Papua New Guinea. Its morphological position in the subgenus is discussed and the differences given from the most closely similar species. A note on the habitat and conservation assessment is also provided.
Keywords: Ericaceae, new species, Papua New Guinea, Rhododendron, subgenus Vireya.
Etymology. Named in honour of Jonathan H. Stanley (1960–2006), an avid sailor and
keen naturalist; and Evan R. Stanley (1895–1924), the first Government Geologist for
the Territory of Papua, from 1911–1924.
S. A. James and G. Argent. 2017. Rhododendron stanleyi S. James &. Argent: A New Rhododendron Species (Ericaceae, Subgenus Vireya) from Papua New Guinea. Edinburgh Journal of Botany. DOI: 10.1017/S096042861700004X
Rhododendron stanleyi S.James et Argent This new Vireya (section Hadranthe) is a shrubby tree to 2m and was discovered on the summit of Mt Yule, Central Province PNG
