Agapetes dalaiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
D.Banik & Sanjappa
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 64: 338 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508348
Common Names
- Agapetes Dalaiensis
- Dalai Agapetes
- Dalai Wax Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes dalaiensis (also called Dalai agapetes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodland edges, and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes dalaiensis is used as an ornamental plant and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agapetes dalaiensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes dalaiensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Agapetes dalaiensis
Agapetes siangensis can be found in the mountains of India.
Agapetes dalaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes dalaiensis?
Agapetes dalaiensis
What are the common names of Agapetes dalaiensis?
Dalai's agapetes
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes dalaiensis?
Tropical rainforests
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
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.