Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
523735

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 445 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523067

Common Names

  • Agapetes macrophylla
  • Large-Leaved Agapetes
  • Large-Leaved Agapetes Plant

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Description

Agapetes macrophylla (also called Large-leaved 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla

Agapetes macrophylla 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 macrophylla FAQ

What is the optimal soil type for Agapetes macrophylla?

Agapetes macrophylla prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Agapetes macrophylla?

Agapetes macrophylla prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.

What is the best light condition for Agapetes macrophylla?

Agapetes macrophylla prefers bright, indirect light.

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