Agapetes buxifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt. ex Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 83: t. 5012 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523005
Common Names
- Agapetes Buxifolia
- Box-leaved Agapetes
- Himalayan Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes buxifolia (also called Box-Leaf 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 buxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes buxifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and red berries. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes buxifolia 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 buxifolia
Agapetes buxifolia can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Agapetes buxifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Agapetes buxifolia?
Himalayan Lantern
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes buxifolia?
Himalayan forests at altitudes of 1000-3000m
What is the best soil type for Agapetes buxifolia?
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
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.