Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
1048596

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Small

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 29: 63 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047934

Common Names

  • Pieris cubensis
  • Cuban Pieris
  • Cuban Andromeda

Searching for Pieris cubensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pieris cubensis (also called Cuban Pieris, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 6-10 feet (2-3 m) tall. It is native to the eastern United States, from Florida to Maine, and is found in dry, rocky areas, such as woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pieris cubensis is a flowering shrub native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make tea. The tea is said to have calming effects and can be used to treat stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pieris cubensis has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite true leaves.

Searching for Pieris cubensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pieris cubensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Pieris cubensis

Pieris cubensis can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

Species in the Ericaceae family