Agapetes sleumeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 25 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523148
Common Names
- Agapetes sleumeriana
- Sleumer's Agapetes
- Sleumer Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes sleumeriana (also called Sleumer's 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 sleumeriana 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 sleumeriana 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 sleumeriana is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Agapetes sleumeriana
Agapetes sleumeriana is native to the Eastern Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Agapetes sleumeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes sleumeriana?
Agapetes sleumeriana
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes sleumeriana?
It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
What is the flowering season of Agapetes sleumeriana?
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.