Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eucalyptoides
ID:
523880

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523212

Common Names

  • Agarista eucalyptoides
  • Eucalypt-like Agarista
  • Eucalypt Agarista

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Synonyms

  • Agarista multiflora (Pohl) G.Don [valid]
  • Agarista multiflora brevipes (Meisn.) Arechav. [valid]
  • Agarista multiflora eucaliptoides Arechav. [valid]
  • Agarista multiflora petiolaris (Meisn.) Arechav. [valid]
  • Leucothoe eucalyptoides (Cham. & Schltdl.) DC. [valid]
  • Leucothoe multiflora (Pohl) DC. [valid]
  • Leucothoe multiflora eucalyptoides (Cham. & Schltdl.) Meisn. [valid]
  • Leucothoe multiflora petiolaris Meisn. [valid]
  • Leucothoe multiflora brevipes Meisn. [valid]

Description

Agarista eucalyptoides (also called eucalypt-like 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 eucalyptoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be grown in containers. It has yellow flowers that bloom in summer and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agarista eucalyptoides has white flowers with yellow anthers, small, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agarista eucalyptoides 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 eucalyptoides

Agarista eucalyptoides can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Agarista eucalyptoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agarista eucalyptoides?

Agarista eucalyptoides

What is the common name of Agarista eucalyptoides?

Eucalypt-like Agarista

What is the natural range of Agarista eucalyptoides?

Mexico

Species in the Agarista genus

Species in the Ericaceae family