Agapetes inopinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 229 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523047
Common Names
- Inopinata Agapetes
- Agapetes inopinata
- Inopinata Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes inopinata (also called unexpected 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 inopinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes inopinata 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 inopinata can be propagated from 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 inopinata
Agapetes inopinata can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.
Agapetes inopinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes inopinata?
Agapetes inopinata
What is the common name of Agapetes inopinata?
Unexpected rhododendron
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes inopinata?
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
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.