Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudogriffithii
ID:
523788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 40 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523120

Common Names

  • Pseudogriffithii Agapetes
  • Agapetes Pseudogriffithii
  • Pseudogriffithii's Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes pseudogriffithii (also called False Griffith's 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 pseudogriffithii 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 pseudogriffithii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes pseudogriffithii 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 pseudogriffithii

Agapetes pseudogriffithii can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and in the eastern part of India.

Agapetes pseudogriffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes pseudogriffithii?

Agapetes pseudogriffithii

What is the common name of Agapetes pseudogriffithii?

Cherry Bells

What type of plant is Agapetes pseudogriffithii?

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