Agapetes pilifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. ex C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 448 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523110
Common Names
- Pilifera Agapetes
- Agapetes Pilifera
- Pilifera's Agapetes
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- Vaccinium piliferum (Hook.f. ex C.B.Clarke) Sleumer [valid]
Description
Agapetes pilifera (also called Hairy 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 pilifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes pilifera has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes pilifera 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 pilifera
Agapetes pilifera can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and in the eastern part of India.
Agapetes pilifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes pilifera?
Agapetes pilifera
What is the common name of Agapetes pilifera?
Cherry Bells
What type of plant is Agapetes pilifera?
Evergreen shrub
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.