Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kudukii
ID:
523720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 36: 161 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523052

Common Names

  • Kudukii Agapetes
  • Agapetes kudukii
  • Kudukii Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes kudukii (also called Kuduki Agapetes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, typically growing to 1–2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, and in the mountains of southern China. It is found in moist forests at altitudes of 1000–3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Agapetes kudukii is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agapetes kudukii 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 kudukii 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 kudukii

Agapetes kudukii is native to the Eastern Himalayas in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,000-3,000 m.

Agapetes kudukii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes kudukii?

Agapetes kudukii

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes kudukii?

Agapetes kudukii is native to the Eastern Himalayas

What is the flower color of Agapetes kudukii?

Agapetes kudukii has white or pink flowers

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