Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hosseana
ID:
523712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 16 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523044

Common Names

  • Hosseana Agapetes
  • Agapetes hosseana
  • Hosseana Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes hosseana (also called Hosse'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 hosseana 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 hosseana 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 hosseana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Agapetes hosseana

Agapetes hosseana can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.

Agapetes hosseana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes hosseana?

Agapetes hosseana

What is the common name of Agapetes hosseana?

Hosse's rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes hosseana?

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