Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracamorensis
ID:
523865

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 837 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523197

Common Names

  • Agarista bracamorensis
  • Bracamorensis Agarista
  • Bracamorensis's Agarista

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Synonyms

  • Andromeda bracomorensis Kunth [valid]
  • Andromeda myrtifolia Willd. ex DC. [valid]
  • Leucothoe bracamorensis (Kunth) Dunal [valid]

Description

Agarista bracamorensis (also called Bracamoros Agarista, 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

Agarista bracamorensis 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

Agarista bracamorensis flowers are white, bell-shaped and about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agarista bracamorensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Agarista bracamorensis

Agarista bracamorensis can be found in Ecuador.

Agarista bracamorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agarista bracamorensis?

Agarista bracamorensis

What is the natural habitat of Agarista bracamorensis?

Agarista bracamorensis is native to the Eastern Himalayas

What is the flower color of Agarista bracamorensis?

Agarista bracamorensis has white or pink flowers

Species in the Agarista genus

Species in the Ericaceae family

References