RHODODENDRON STANLEYI S.JAMES & ARGENT: A NEW RHODODENDRON SPECIES (ERICACEAE, SUBGENUS VIREYA) FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Authors

  • S. A. James University of Florida
  • G. Argent

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/S096042861700004X

Keywords:

Ericaceae, new species, Papua New Guinea, Rhododendron , subgenus Vireya

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.

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Published

2017-02-27

Issue

Vol. 74 No. 2 (2017)

Section

Original Research Articles

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