Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Fang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 36: 276 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523037
Common Names
- Agapetes Guangxiensis
- Guangxi Agapetes
- Himalayan Agapetes
Description
Agapetes guangxiensis (also called Guangxi agapetes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical Asia. It has simple, alternate leaves that are ovate to elliptic in shape and have entire margins. It grows in moist forests, riverine forests, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes guangxiensis 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 guangxiensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agapetes guangxiensis 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 guangxiensis should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Agapetes guangxiensis
Agapetes guangxiensis can be found in the Guangxi province of China.
Agapetes guangxiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes guangxiensis?
Agapetes guangxiensis
What is the common name of Agapetes guangxiensis?
Guangxi rhododendron
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes guangxiensis?
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
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.