Pieris longicornu - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév. & Vaniot
Source:
ksu
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 51: 291 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395943
Common Names
- Long-horned Pieris
- Long-horned Andromeda
- Long-horned Lily-of-the-valley
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pieris longicornu (also called 'Long-horned 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 Japan and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pieris longicornu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pieris longicornu 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 longicornu 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 longicornu
Pieris longicornu is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea. It can be found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Pieris longicornu FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pieris longicornu?
Pieris longicornu
What is the common name of Pieris longicornu?
Long-horned Pieris
What is the natural habitat of Pieris longicornu?
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
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.