Agatea lecointei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munzinger
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 137: 93 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523268
Common Names
- Agatea lecointei
- Lecointe's Agatea
- Lecointe's
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agatea lecointei (also called Lecointe's agatea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Agatea lecointei is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agatea lecointei has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agatea lecointei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.
Where to Find Agatea lecointei
Agatea lecointei is native to the Himalayas and can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, and India. It is also found in parts of China and Burma.
Agatea lecointei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agatea lecointei?
Agatea lecointei
What is the natural habitat of Agatea lecointei?
Agatea lecointei is native to the Eastern Himalayas
What is the flower color of Agatea lecointei?
Agatea lecointei has white or pink flowers
Species in the Agatea genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625547: Based on the initial data import
Jérôme Munzinger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munzinger' in the authors string.