Agapetes prostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 21 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523119
Common Names
- Prostrata Agapetes
- Agapetes Prostrata
- Prostrata's Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes prostrata (also called Prostrate Agapetes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with small, bell-shaped flowers that are pink or white in color. It is native to the Himalayan region and is found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces white, bell-shaped flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes prostrata 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 prostrata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a moist medium. Plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Agapetes prostrata
Agapetes prostrata can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and in the eastern part of India.
Agapetes prostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes prostrata?
Agapetes prostrata
What is the common name of Agapetes prostrata?
Cherry Bells
What type of plant is Agapetes prostrata?
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
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.