Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrosanguinea
ID:
523660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 13: 494 (1958 publ. 1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522992

Common Names

  • Atrosanguinea Agapetes
  • Agapetes atrosanguinea
  • Atrosanguinea Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes atrosanguinea (also called Red Agapetes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces bell-shaped, red flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agapetes atrosanguinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agapetes atrosanguinea is a small, bell-shaped, white flower with a deep red center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes atrosanguinea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Agapetes atrosanguinea

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

Agapetes atrosanguinea FAQ

What are the common names of Agapetes atrosanguinea?

Dark-red agapetes

What is the scientific classification of Agapetes atrosanguinea?

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

What is the native range of Agapetes atrosanguinea?

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