Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setigera
ID:
523812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) D.Don ex G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 2: 862 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523144

Common Names

  • Agapetes setigera
  • Hairy Agapetes
  • Bristly Agapetes

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Synonyms

  • Agapetes hirsuta Klotzsch [valid]
  • Agapetes obliqua (Griff.) Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
  • Agapetes roylei (Kurz) Stapf [valid]
  • Agapetes variegata Dunal [valid]
  • Agapetes verticillata D.Don ex G.Don [valid]
  • Agapetes wallichiana Klotzsch [valid]

Description

Agapetes setigera (also called Bristly Agapetes, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to India and Nepal and grows in moist forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has leathery, oblong leaves and pinkish-red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Agapetes setigera 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 setigera has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes setigera can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Agapetes setigera

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

Agapetes setigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes setigera?

Agapetes setigera

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes setigera?

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

What is the flowering season of Agapetes setigera?

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.