Agatea rufotomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker f.) Munzinger
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 137: 95 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523273
Common Names
- Agatea rufotomentosa
- Red-haired Agatea
- Red-haired
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- Agation comptonii Baker f. [unknown]
- Agation rufotomentosum Baker f. [unknown]
Description
Agatea rufotomentosa (also called red-hairy 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 rufotomentosa 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 rufotomentosa 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 rufotomentosa 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 rufotomentosa
Agatea rufotomentosa 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 rufotomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agatea rufotomentosa?
Agatea rufotomentosa
What is the family of Agatea rufotomentosa?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Agatea rufotomentosa?
Rufous-hairy Agatea
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-2625551: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Jérôme Munzinger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munzinger' in the authors string.