Agapetes vitiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seem.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Drake
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Ins. Pacif. : 223 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523178
Common Names
- Agapetes vitiensis
- Vitiensis Agapetes
- Vitiensis's Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes vitiensis (also called Fijian 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 Fiji and is found in moist forests and grasslands at altitudes of up to 3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes vitiensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes vitiensis 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 vitiensis
Agapetes vitiensis 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 vitiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes vitiensis?
Agapetes vitiensis
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes vitiensis?
It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
What is the flowering season of Agapetes vitiensis?
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.