Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burmanica
ID:
523672

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.E.Evans

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 15: 199 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523004

Common Names

  • Agapetes Burmanica
  • Burmese Agapetes
  • Himalayan Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes burmanica (also called Burmese 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 Burma and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes burmanica 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 burmanica

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

Agapetes burmanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes burmanica?

Agapetes burmanica

What is the common name of Agapetes burmanica?

Burmese Agapetes

What type of plant is Agapetes burmanica?

Evergreen shrub

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