Agapetes mitrarioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. ex C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 447 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523085
Common Names
- Mitrarioides Agapetes
- Agapetes Mitrarioides
- Mitrarioides' Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes mitrarioides (also called Mitre-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 glossy, evergreen leaves and bright red flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes mitrarioides is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes mitrarioides has white or pink flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes mitrarioides 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 mitrarioides
Agapetes mitrarioides 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 mitrarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes mitrarioides?
Agapetes mitrarioides
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes mitrarioides?
Agapetes mitrarioides is native to India.
What are the care requirements for Agapetes mitrarioides?
Agapetes mitrarioides 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
References
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.