Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitis-idaea
ID:
523847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 1: 4 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523179

Common Names

  • Agapetes vitis-idaea
  • Vitis-idaea Agapetes
  • Vitis-idaea's Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes vitis-idaea (also called Vitis-idaea 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 vitis-idaea 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 vitis-idaea 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 vitis-idaea 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 vitis-idaea

Agapetes vitis-idaea 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 vitis-idaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agapetes vitis-idaea?

Agapetes vitis-idaea

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes vitis-idaea?

It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

What is the flowering season of Agapetes vitis-idaea?

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