Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptantha
ID:
523725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 201 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523057

Common Names

  • Agapetes leptantha
  • Slender Agapetes
  • Slender Agapetes Plant

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Description

Agapetes leptantha (also called Slender-flowered 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 leptantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agapetes leptantha is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes leptantha 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 leptantha

Agapetes leptantha 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 leptantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes leptantha?

Agapetes leptantha

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes leptantha?

Agapetes leptantha is native to the Eastern Himalayas

What is the flower color of Agapetes leptantha?

Agapetes leptantha 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