Agarista duartei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sleumer) Judd
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 65(3): 338. 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523208
Common Names
- Agarista duartei
- Duarte's Agarista
- Duarte Agarista
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- Leucothoe duartei Sleumer [valid]
Description
Agarista duartei (also called Duarte's agarista, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical South America. It has simple, alternate leaves that are ovate to elliptic in shape and have entire margins. It grows in moist forests, riverine forests, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Agarista duartei 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 duartei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agarista duartei 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 duartei
Agarista duartei can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Agarista duartei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agarista duartei?
Agarista duartei
What is the common name of Agarista duartei?
Duarte's Agarista
What is the natural range of Agarista duartei?
Mexico
Species in the Agarista genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.