Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
523764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1920: 134 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523096

Common Names

  • Nutans Agapetes
  • Agapetes Nutans
  • Nutans' Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes nutans (also called Nodding 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 leathery, oblong leaves and pinkish-red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Agapetes nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be grown in containers. It has pink flowers that bloom in summer and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agapetes nutans 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes nutans 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 nutans

Agapetes nutans can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.

Agapetes nutans FAQ

What is the optimal soil type for Agapetes nutans?

Agapetes nutans prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Agapetes nutans?

Agapetes nutans prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.

What is the best light condition for Agapetes nutans?

Agapetes nutans 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