Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toppinii
ID:
523832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 110 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523164

Common Names

  • Agapetes toppinii
  • Toppin's Agapetes
  • Toppin Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes toppinii (also called Toppin's 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 toppinii 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 toppinii has small, white flowers with yellow centres and red berries. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes toppinii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Agapetes toppinii

Agapetes toppinii can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and in the eastern part of India.

Agapetes toppinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes toppinii?

Agapetes toppinii

What type of plant is Agapetes toppinii?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes toppinii?

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