Agapetes sikkimensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 29 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523146
Common Names
- Agapetes sikkimensis
- Sikkim Agapetes
- Sikkim-berry Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes sikkimensis (also called Sikkim 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 sikkimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes sikkimensis 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 sikkimensis 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 sikkimensis
Agapetes sikkimensis is native to the Eastern Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Agapetes sikkimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes sikkimensis?
Agapetes sikkimensis
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes sikkimensis?
It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
What is the flowering season of Agapetes sikkimensis?
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
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.