Agapetes flava - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 70: 105 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523027
Common Names
- Agapetes Flava
- Yellow Agapetes
- Himalayan Agapetes
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- Pentapterygium flavum Hook.f. [valid]
Description
Agapetes flava (also called Yellow Agapetes, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It grows in moist, shady forests, at elevations of up to 3,000 meters. It has glossy, leathery leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers with yellowish-green centers and purplish-brown spots, and hairy sepals.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes flava 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 flava can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, Agapetes flava should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Agapetes flava
Agapetes flava is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Agapetes flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes flava?
Agapetes flava
What is the common name of Agapetes flava?
Yellow rhododendron
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes flava?
It is found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.
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.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.