Pieris amamioshimensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Setoguchi & Y.Maeda
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 60: 160 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747030
Common Names
- Pieris amamioshimensis
- Amamioshimensis Pieris
- Pieris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pieris amamioshimensis (also called Amami Island Pieris, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pieris amamioshimensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pieris amamioshimensis has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pieris amamioshimensis is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Pieris amamioshimensis
Pieris amamioshimensis is native to the Amami Islands in Japan. It can be found in the wild in these islands.
Pieris amamioshimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pieris amamioshimensis?
Pieris amamioshimensis
What is the common name of Pieris amamioshimensis?
Amami Oshima pieris
What type of plant is Pieris amamioshimensis?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Pieris genus
Pieris amamioshimensis, Pieris chapaensis, Pieris coreana, Pieris cubensis, Pieris doyonensis, Pieris fauriei, Pieris floribunda, Pieris formosa, Pieris formosana, Pieris griffithiana, Pieris huana, Pieris huiana, Pieris japonica, Pieris koidzumiana, Pieris labordei, Pieris langbianensis, Pieris longicornu, Pieris morrisonensis, Pieris nana, Pieris phillyreifolia, Pieris pilosa, Pieris popowii, Pieris shanica, Pieris sinensis, Pieris swinhoei,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Hiroaki Setoguchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Setoguchi' in the authors string.
Yoshiyuki Maeda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Maeda' in the authors string.