Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huiana
ID:
396610

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.P.Fang

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Sci. Soc. China, Bot. Ser. 10: 240 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395942

Common Names

  • Hu's Pieris
  • Hu's Andromeda
  • Hu's Lily-of-the-valley

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Description

Pieris huiana (also called 'Hu'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 China and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pieris huiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pieris huiana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pieris huiana 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 huiana

Pieris huiana is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea. It can be found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Pieris huiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pieris huiana?

Pieris huiana

What is the common name of Pieris huiana?

Hu's Pieris

What is the natural habitat of Pieris huiana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Ericaceae family