Agapetes huangiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Bin Yang, Y.H.Tan & Y.H.Tong
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 67(2): 255. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029455
Common Names
- Agapetes Huangiana
- Agapetes Plant
- Agapetes Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes huangiana (also called Huang's Agapetes, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Ericaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and pink flowers. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes huangiana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as houseplants. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its leaves are often used in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes huangiana has small, white flowers and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes huangiana is a perennial shrub native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It is also tolerant of drought and salt. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Agapetes huangiana
Agapetes huangiana can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
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,