Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucocarpa
ID:
523727

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.H.Huang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 317 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523059

Common Names

  • Agapetes leucocarpa
  • White-Fruited Agapetes
  • White-Fruited Agapetes Plant

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Description

Agapetes leucocarpa (also called White-fruited 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 leucocarpa 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 leucocarpa 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 leucocarpa is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting.

Where to Find Agapetes leucocarpa

Agapetes leucocarpa 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 leucocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes leucocarpa?

Agapetes leucocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes leucocarpa?

Agapetes leucocarpa is native to the Eastern Himalayas

What is the flower color of Agapetes leucocarpa?

Agapetes leucocarpa 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