rangiora
/raŋɡɪˈɔːrə/noun
A New Zealand evergreen shrub or small tree, Brachyglottis repanda, of the family Asteraceae (Compositae), which has large ovate leaves with a soft white tomentum on the underside, and terminal clusters of small greenish-white fragrant flowers.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Joseph Hooker (1817–1911), botanist. From Maori rangiora.