Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillii
ID:
523708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Indian Trees : 404 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523040

Common Names

  • Agapetes Hillii
  • Hill's Agapetes
  • Himalayan Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes hookeri (also called Hooker'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 hillii 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 hillii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes hillii 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 hillii

Agapetes hillii can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Agapetes hillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes hillii?

Agapetes hillii

What is the common name of Agapetes hillii?

Hill's rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes hillii?

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