Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
523749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jungh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Natuur- Geneesk. Arch. Ned.-Indië 2: 35 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523081

Common Names

  • Small-leaved Agapetes
  • Small-leaf Agapetes
  • Small-leaved Waxberry

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Description

Agapetes microphylla (also called Small-Leaved Agapetes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 6-10 feet and has small, glossy, evergreen leaves and bright red flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Agapetes microphylla 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 microphylla 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 microphylla 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 microphylla

Agapetes microphylla 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 microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes microphylla?

Agapetes microphylla

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes microphylla?

Agapetes microphylla is native to India.

What are the care requirements for Agapetes microphylla?

Agapetes microphylla needs bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.

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