Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bhareliana
ID:
742265

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

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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.

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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

References

Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
Munivenkatappa Sanjappa (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanjappa' in the authors string.
Dipanwita Banik (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Banik' in the authors string.