Agapetes buxifolia
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Agapetes buxifolia Nutt. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Ericanae Ordo: Ericales |
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Agapetes buxifolia is a shrub.
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[edit] Naming
Agapetes buxifolia was described in 1857 by Thomas Nuttall. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Agapetes buxifolia is a species in the genus Agapetes which contains 95 species and belongs to the family of the Ericaceae (Heath Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The shrubs grow to a height of approximately 1,5 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Agapetes buxifolia is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are obovate with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are tubular and red. The plants bloom from March to May. The flowers are arranged solitary.
The fruits are berries.
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[edit] Distribution
Agapetes buxifolia is native to Bhutan.
[edit] Cultivation
Agapetes buxifolia prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C. It grows best in soils that are moist.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
== Man and Agapetes buxifolia
[edit] History
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[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
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