Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
523697

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 24: 290 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523029

Common Names

  • Agapetes Forbesii
  • Forbes' Agapetes
  • Himalayan Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes forbesii (also called Forbes' 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 forbesii 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 forbesii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes forbesii 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 forbesii should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Agapetes forbesii

Agapetes forbesii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Agapetes forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes forbesii?

Agapetes forbesii

What is the common name of Agapetes forbesii?

Forbes' rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes forbesii?

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