Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pancheri
ID:
523940

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn.) K.Schum. ex Melch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 21: 361. 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523272

Common Names

  • Agatea pancheri
  • Pancher's Agatea
  • Pancher's

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Synonyms

  • Agatea vieillardii (Brongn.) Taub. ex Melch. [unknown]
  • Agation pancheri Brongn. [unknown]
  • Agation vieillardii Brongn. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia artensis Montrouz. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia undulata Montrouz. [unknown]

Description

Agatea pancheri (also called Pancher'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 pancheri 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 pancheri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Agatea pancheri 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 pancheri

Agatea pancheri 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 pancheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agatea pancheri?

Agatea pancheri

What is the family of Agatea pancheri?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Agatea pancheri?

Pancher's Agatea

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-2625550: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Hans Melchior (1894-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melch.' in the authors string.