Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spissiformis
ID:
523822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 13: 509 (1958 publ. 1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523154

Common Names

  • Agapetes spissiformis
  • Spissiform Agapetes
  • Thick-leaved Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes spissiformis (also called Spindle-Leaved Agapetes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 6-10 feet and has glossy, evergreen leaves and bright red flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes spissiformis 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 spissiformis

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

Agapetes spissiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes spissiformis?

Agapetes spissiformis

What type of plant is Agapetes spissiformis?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes spissiformis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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