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
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.
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 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