Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bulleyana
ID:
523671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 294 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523003

Common Names

  • Agapetes Bulleyana
  • Bulley's Agapetes
  • Himalayan Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes bulleyana (also called Bulley's 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 the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agapetes bulleyana has white or pink flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes bulleyana 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 bulleyana

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

Agapetes bulleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes bulleyana?

Agapetes bulleyana

What type of climate does Agapetes bulleyana prefer?

Agapetes bulleyana prefers warm, humid climates.

What type of soil does Agapetes bulleyana prefer?

Agapetes bulleyana prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

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