Agapetes helenae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 1(2): 16 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523039
Common Names
- Agapetes Helenae
- Helen's Agapetes
- Himalayan Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes hillii (also called Hill's 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 helenae 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 helenae 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes helenae is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Agapetes helenae
Agapetes helenae can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Agapetes helenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes helenae?
Agapetes helenae
What is the common name of Agapetes helenae?
Helen's rhododendron
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes helenae?
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.