Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vernayana
ID:
523843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 4: 159 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523175

Common Names

  • Agapetes vernayana
  • Vernayana Agapetes
  • Vernayana's Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes vernayana (also called Vernay's Lantern, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist forests and grasslands at altitudes of up to 3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Agapetes vernayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be grown in containers. It has pink flowers that bloom in summer and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agapetes vernayana has white flowers with yellow centres and small, round, 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 vernayana 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 vernayana

Agapetes vernayana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, and India. It is also found in parts of China and Burma.

Agapetes vernayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes vernayana?

Agapetes vernayana

What type of plant is Agapetes vernayana?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes vernayana?

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