Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
agastyamalayana
ID:
523645

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.B.Viswan., Manik. & Tangav.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Adansonia, sér. 3, 25: 206 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522977



Common Names

  • Agastyamalayan Aganope
  • Aganope agastyamalayana
  • Agastyamalayan Aganope


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Synonyms

  • Derris brevipes travancorensis Thoth. [unknown]

Description

Aganope agastyamalayana (also called Agastyamalayan Aganope, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and long, thin stems that bear clusters of white flowers with yellowish-green centers and purplish-brown spots, and hairy sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Aganope agastyamalayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aganope agastyamalayana is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin, upright stems with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aganope agastyamalayana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, humus-rich, moist soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aganope agastyamalayana

Aganope agastyamalayana can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Aganope agastyamalayana FAQ

What are the common names of Aganope agastyamalayana?

Agastyamalayan aganope

What is the scientific classification of Aganope agastyamalayana?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Ericales; Family: Ericaceae; Genus: Aganope

What is the native range of Aganope agastyamalayana?

Eastern Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

M.B. Viswanathan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Viswan.' in the authors string.
U. Manikandan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manik.' in the authors string.
A.C. Tangavelou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tangav.' in the authors string.