The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

konini \konini\ n.
   An erect deciduous shrub or tree (Fuchsia excorticata),
   native to New Zealand, growing up to 10 feet, with
   maroon-flushed flowers.

   Syn: tree fuchsia, native fuchsia, Fuchsia excorticata.
        [WordNet 1.5]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

Fuchsia excorticata
    n 1: erect deciduous shrub or tree to 10 feet with maroon
         flowers; New Zealand [syn: konini, tree fuchsia,
         native fuchsia, Fuchsia excorticata]