Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1048508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) D.Don ex G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 832 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047846

Common Names

  • Pieris japonica
  • Japanese Pieris
  • Japanese Andromeda

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Description

Pieris japonica (also called 'Japanese Andromeda', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Japan and is found in forests and woodlands. Its leaves are obovate and its flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Pieris japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pieris japonica has white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pieris japonica is a small evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Pieris japonica

Pieris japonica is native to East Asia and can be found in temperate forests.

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.