Agapetes wardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 330 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523184
Common Names
- Agapetes wardii
- Wardii Agapetes
- Wardii's Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes wardii (also called Ward'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 wardii 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
The flower of Agapetes wardii is a small, bell-shaped, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes wardii 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 wardii
Agapetes wardii is native to India and can be found in the states of Sikkim and West Bengal.
Agapetes wardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes wardii?
Agapetes wardii
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes wardii?
It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
What is the flowering season of Agapetes wardii?
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
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.