Agapetes shungolensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 23 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523145
Common Names
- Agapetes shungolensis
- Shungol Agapetes
- Shungol-berry Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes shungolensis (also called Shungolensis 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 shungolensis 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 shungolensis has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes shungolensis 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 shungolensis
Agapetes shungolensis is native to the Eastern Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Agapetes shungolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes shungolensis?
Agapetes shungolensis
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes shungolensis?
It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
What is the flowering season of Agapetes shungolensis?
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
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.