Agapetes nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2: 571 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523092
Common Names
- Nana Agapetes
- Agapetes Nana
- Nana's Agapetes
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- Ceratostema nanum Griff. [valid]
Description
Agapetes nana (also called Dwarf Agapetes, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to India and Nepal and grows in moist forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has small, oblong leaves and pinkish-red flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be grown in containers. It has white flowers that bloom in summer and can be used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes nana has white or pink flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes nana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in an acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
Where to Find Agapetes nana
Agapetes nana can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.
Agapetes nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes nana?
Agapetes nana
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes nana?
Agapetes nana is native to India.
What are the care requirements for Agapetes nana?
Agapetes nana 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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.