Agapetes saxicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib ex Kerr
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 334 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523138
Common Names
- Saxicola Agapetes
- Saxicola Waxberry
- Saxicola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes saxicola (also called Rock-dwelling 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 saxicola 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 saxicola has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes saxicola 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 saxicola
Agapetes saxicola is native to the Eastern Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Agapetes saxicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes saxicola?
Agapetes saxicola
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes saxicola?
It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
What is the flowering season of Agapetes saxicola?
It flowers in the spring and summer months.
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
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerr' in the authors string.