Agapetes macrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2: 571 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523066
Common Names
- Agapetes macrantha
- Large-Flowered Agapetes
- Large-Flowered Agapetes Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agapetes macrantha (also called Large-flowered Agapetes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, typically growing to 1–2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, and in the mountains of southern China. It is found in moist forests at altitudes of 1000–3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agapetes macrantha var. grandiflora (Hook.f.) D.Banik & SanjappaAgapetes macrantha var. oblanceolata (Airy Shaw) D.Banik & Sanjappa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agapetes macrantha is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapetes macrantha is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting.
Where to Find Agapetes macrantha
Agapetes macrantha is native to the Eastern Himalayas in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,000-3,000 m.
Agapetes macrantha FAQ
What is the optimal soil type for Agapetes macrantha?
Agapetes macrantha prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
What is the ideal temperature range for Agapetes macrantha?
Agapetes macrantha prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.
What is the best light condition for Agapetes macrantha?
Agapetes macrantha prefers bright, indirect light.
Species in the Agapetes genus
Agapetes aborensis, Agapetes acuminata, Agapetes adenobotrys, Agapetes affinis, Agapetes alberti-edwardii, Agapetes amblyornidis, Agapetes angulata, Agapetes angustifolia, Agapetes anonyma, Agapetes arunachalensis, Agapetes atrosanguinea, Agapetes auriculata, Agapetes beccariana, Agapetes bhareliana, Agapetes bhutanica, Agapetes borii, Agapetes brachypoda, Agapetes bracteata, Agapetes brandisiana, Agapetes brassii, Agapetes brevicuspis, Agapetes bullata, Agapetes bulleyana, Agapetes burmanica, Agapetes buxifolia, Agapetes camelliifolia, Agapetes campanulata, Agapetes carrii, Agapetes cauliflora, Agapetes chapaensis, Agapetes ciliata, Agapetes costata, Agapetes dalaiensis, Agapetes discolor, Agapetes dispar, Agapetes emarginata, Agapetes epacridea, Agapetes fasciculiflora, Agapetes filicicola, Agapetes flava, Agapetes forbesii, Agapetes forrestii, Agapetes glabra, Agapetes graciliflora, Agapetes griffithii, Agapetes guangxiensis, Agapetes haemantha, Agapetes helenae, Agapetes hillii, Agapetes hookeri,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.