Status:
valid
Authors:
N.P.Balakr. & Sud.Chowdhury
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 287 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522995
Common Names
- Bhutanica Agapetes
- Agapetes bhutanica
- Bhutanica Agapetes
Description
Agapetes bhutanica (also called Bhutan 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, white flowers. It is native to Bhutan and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes bhutanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agapetes bhutanica is a small, bell-shaped, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agapetes bhutanica is an evergreen 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 bhutanica
Agapetes bhutanica can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Agapetes bhutanica FAQ
What are the common names of Agapetes bhutanica?
Bhutan agapetes
What is the scientific classification of Agapetes bhutanica?
Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Ericales; Family: Ericaceae; Genus: Agapetes
What is the native range of Agapetes bhutanica?
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