Agapetes forrestii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
W.E.Evans
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 15: 202 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523030
Common Names
- Agapetes Forrestii
- Forrest's Agapetes
- Himalayan Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes forrestii (also called Forrest's Agapetes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and serrated leaves. It is native to India, and is found in tropical forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes forrestii 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 forrestii 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 forrestii 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 forrestii should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Agapetes forrestii
Agapetes forrestii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Agapetes forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes forrestii?
Agapetes forrestii
What is the common name of Agapetes forrestii?
Forrest's rhododendron
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes forrestii?
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
William Edgar Evans (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Evans' in the authors string.