Agapetes xizangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.H.Huang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 315 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523187
Common Names
- Agapetes xizangensis
- Xizangensis Agapetes
- Xizangensis's Agapetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes xizangensis (also called Xizang 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 xizangensis 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 xizangensis 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 xizangensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Agapetes xizangensis
Agapetes xizangensis is native to China and can be found in the province of Tibet.
Agapetes xizangensis FAQ
What is the optimal soil type for Agapetes xizangensis?
Agapetes xizangensis prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
What is the ideal temperature range for Agapetes xizangensis?
Agapetes xizangensis prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.
What is the best light condition for Agapetes xizangensis?
Agapetes xizangensis 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
References
Shu Hua Huang (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.Huang' in the authors string.