Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxycoccoides
ID:
1335745

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Murata, Nob.Tanaka & Ohi-Toma

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 91(Suppl.): 104 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348199

Common Names

  • Agapetes oxycoccoides
  • Oxycoccoides Agapetes
  • Oxycoccoides Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes oxycoccoides (also called 'Oxycoccoides Agapetes', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Agapetes oxycoccoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agapetes oxycoccoides has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes oxycoccoides is a perennial shrub native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Agapetes oxycoccoides

Agapetes oxycoccoides can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.

Agapetes oxycoccoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes oxycoccoides?

Agapetes oxycoccoides

What is the common name of Agapetes oxycoccoides?

Oxycoccoides Agapetes

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes oxycoccoides?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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

Jin Murata (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Murata' in the authors string.
Nobuyuki Tanaka (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nob.Tanaka' in the authors string.
Tetsuo Ohi-Toma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohi-Toma' in the authors string.