Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorantha
ID:
523869

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 838 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523201

Common Names

  • Agarista chlorantha
  • Chlorantha Agarista
  • Chlorantha's Agarista

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Synonyms

  • Agarista serrulata G.Don [valid]
  • Andromeda chlorantha Cham. [valid]
  • Leucothoe chlorantha (Cham.) DC. [valid]
  • Leucothoe serrulata (Cham.) DC. [valid]
  • Leucothoe chlorantha subcanescens (DC.) Sleumer [valid]

Description

Agarista chlorantha (also called Green-flowered 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 chlorantha 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 chlorantha 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 chlorantha 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 chlorantha

Agarista chlorantha can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Agarista chlorantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agarista chlorantha?

Agarista chlorantha

What is the common name of Agarista chlorantha?

Chlorantha

What is the natural habitat of Agarista chlorantha?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Agarista genus

Species in the Ericaceae family