Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
doyonensis
ID:
1049032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 60: 185 (1923 publ. 1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048370

Common Names

  • Pieris doyonensis
  • Doyon's Pieris
  • Doyon Pieris

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Description

Pieris doyonensis (also called Doyon's Pieris, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pieris doyonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pieris doyonensis is white, bell-shaped and has five petals. The seed is a dark brown, flattened disc-shaped structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pieris doyonensis is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pieris doyonensis

Pieris doyonensis can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of central and western China.

Species in the Ericaceae family