Agapetes xiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Y.H.Tong
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 252 (4):289. (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002313
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Agapetes xiana (also called Xian's Agapetes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is found in the Philippines. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It grows in tropical rainforest and in open forest.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes xiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agapetes xiana has white, bell-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes xiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Keep the medium moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Agapetes xiana
Agapetes xiana can be found in the Himalayas of India and Nepal.
Agapetes xiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapetes xiana?
Agapetes xiana
What is the common name of Agapetes xiana?
Xiana Agapetes
What is the natural habitat of Agapetes xiana?
Tropical rainforests
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,