Agapetes subcaudata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21(3): 381–382 1940
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273383
Common Names
- Subcaudata Agapetes
- Agapetes
- Subcaudata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes subcaudata (also called 'Subcaudate Agapetes', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with five petals. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade with well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes subcaudata is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes subcaudata has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes subcaudata can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings are established, they should be transplanted to a larger pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Agapetes subcaudata
Agapetes subcaudata is native to India and Nepal.
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.