Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightiana
ID:
523854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 887 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523186

Common Names

  • Agapetes wrightiana
  • Wrightiana Agapetes
  • Wrightiana's Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes wrightiana (also called Wright'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 wrightiana 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 wrightiana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes wrightiana 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 wrightiana

Agapetes wrightiana is native to India and can be found in the states of Sikkim and West Bengal.

Agapetes wrightiana FAQ

What is the optimal soil type for Agapetes wrightiana?

Agapetes wrightiana prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Agapetes wrightiana?

Agapetes wrightiana prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.

What is the best light condition for Agapetes wrightiana?

Agapetes wrightiana prefers bright, indirect light.

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