Status:
valid
Authors:
Jungh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Natuur- Geneesk. Arch. Ned.-Indië 2: 35 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523127
Common Names
- Rosea Agapetes
- Rosea Waxberry
- Rosea
Description
Agapetes rosea (also called Rose 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 rosea 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 rosea has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agapetes rosea 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 rosea
Agapetes rosea is native to the Eastern Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Agapetes rosea FAQ
What is the optimal soil type for Agapetes rosea?
Agapetes rosea prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
What is the ideal temperature range for Agapetes rosea?
Agapetes rosea prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.
What is the best light condition for Agapetes rosea?
Agapetes rosea 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