Pieris griffithiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. ex C.B.Clarke
Source:
ksu
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India [J. D. Hooker] 3(9): 460. 1882 [Dec 1882]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395944
Common Names
- Griffith's Pieris
- Griffith's Andromeda
- Griffith's Lily-of-the-valley
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pieris griffithiana (also called 'Griffith's Pieris', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to India and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pieris griffithiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pieris griffithiana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pieris griffithiana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pieris griffithiana
Pieris griffithiana is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea. It can be found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Pieris griffithiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pieris griffithiana?
Pieris griffithiana
What is the common name of Pieris griffithiana?
Griffith's Pieris
What is the natural habitat of Pieris griffithiana?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.