Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
1049025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Komatsu

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Koisikav. 3: 71 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048363

Common Names

  • Pieris formosana
  • Formosan Pieris
  • Pieris formosan

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Description

Pieris formosana (also called Formosan Pieris, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Taiwan. 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 formosana 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 formosana 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 formosana is an evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pieris formosana

Pieris formosana can be found in Taiwan.

Species in the Ericaceae family