Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
523649

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don ex G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 862 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522981

Common Names

  • Acuminata Agapetes
  • Agapetes acuminata
  • Acuminata Agapetes

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Synonyms

  • Agapetes acuminata tipiensis Banik & Sanjappa [valid]
  • Corallobotrys acuminata (D.Don ex G.Don) Hook.f. [valid]
  • Epigynium acuminatum (D.Don ex G.Don) Klotzsch [valid]

Description

Agapetes acuminata (also called Acuminate Agapetes, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It grows in moist, shady forests, at elevations of up to 3,000 meters. It has glossy, leathery leaves and clusters of small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers.

Uses & Benefits

Agapetes acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agapetes acuminata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes acuminata is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Agapetes acuminata

Agapetes acuminata can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Agapetes acuminata FAQ

What are the common names of Agapetes acuminata?

Acuminate agapetes

What is the scientific classification of Agapetes acuminata?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Ericales; Family: Ericaceae; Genus: Agapetes

What is the native range of Agapetes acuminata?

Eastern Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar

Species in the Agapetes genus

Agapetes aborensis, Agapetes acuminata, Agapetes adenobotrys, Agapetes affinis, Agapetes alberti-edwardii, Agapetes amblyornidis, Agapetes angulata, Agapetes angustifolia, Agapetes anonyma, Agapetes arunachalensis, Agapetes atrosanguinea, Agapetes auriculata, Agapetes beccariana, Agapetes bhareliana, Agapetes bhutanica, Agapetes borii, Agapetes brachypoda, Agapetes bracteata, Agapetes brandisiana, Agapetes brassii, Agapetes brevicuspis, Agapetes bullata, Agapetes bulleyana, Agapetes burmanica, Agapetes buxifolia, Agapetes camelliifolia, Agapetes campanulata, Agapetes carrii, Agapetes cauliflora, Agapetes chapaensis, Agapetes ciliata, Agapetes costata, Agapetes dalaiensis, Agapetes discolor, Agapetes dispar, Agapetes emarginata, Agapetes epacridea, Agapetes fasciculiflora, Agapetes filicicola, Agapetes flava, Agapetes forbesii, Agapetes forrestii, Agapetes glabra, Agapetes graciliflora, Agapetes griffithii, Agapetes guangxiensis, Agapetes haemantha, Agapetes helenae, Agapetes hillii, Agapetes hookeri,

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.