Status:
valid
Authors:
(Airy Shaw) D.Banik & Sanjappa
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 26: 4 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741598
Common Names
- Bhareliana Agapetes
- Bhareliana Agapetes
- Bhareliana Agapetes
Synonyms
- Agapetes variegata bhareliana Airy Shaw [valid]
Description
Agapetes bhareliana (also called Bharel's Agapetes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady forests. It has a trailing habit and produces clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in spring.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes bhareliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agapetes bhareliana is a small, pink, bell-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agapetes bhareliana is an evergreen, perennial, climbing shrub with glossy, oval leaves and tubular, two-lipped, white flowers in spring and summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Agapetes bhareliana
Agapetes bhareliana can be found in India.
Agapetes bhareliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes bhareliana?
Agapetes bhareliana
What is the common name of Agapetes bhareliana?
Bharel's Agapetes
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes bhareliana?
Tropical forests of India
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