Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubrobracteata
ID:
523798

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Fang & S.H.Huang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 5: 151 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523130

Common Names

  • Rubrobracteata Agapetes
  • Rubrobracteata Waxberry
  • Rubrobracteata

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Synonyms

  • Vaccinium chapaense Merr. [valid]

Description

Agapetes rubrobracteata (also called Red-bracted 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 rubrobracteata 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 rubrobracteata 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 rubrobracteata 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 rubrobracteata

Agapetes rubrobracteata is native to the Eastern Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Agapetes rubrobracteata FAQ

What is the optimal soil type for Agapetes rubrobracteata?

Agapetes rubrobracteata prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Agapetes rubrobracteata?

Agapetes rubrobracteata prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.

What is the best light condition for Agapetes rubrobracteata?

Agapetes rubrobracteata 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

References

Shu Hua Huang (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.Huang' in the authors string.
Rhui Cheng Fang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Fang' in the authors string.