Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
523809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Gamble) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 70: 105 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523141

Common Names

  • Agapetes scortechinii
  • Scarlet-bark Agapetes
  • Scarlet-rind Agapetes

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Synonyms

  • Pentapterygium scortechinii King & Gamble [valid]

Description

Agapetes scortechinii (also called Scortechini'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 scortechinii 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 scortechinii has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes scortechinii 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 scortechinii

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

Agapetes scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes scortechinii?

Agapetes scortechinii

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes scortechinii?

It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

What is the flowering season of Agapetes scortechinii?

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

Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.