Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
pyriformis
ID:
355716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liebm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1850: 79 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355048

Common Names

  • Juglans pyriformis
  • Pyriform Walnut
  • Pyriform Walnut Tree

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Synonyms

  • Juglans guatemalensis W.E.Manning [unknown]
  • Juglans olanchana Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Wallia pyriformis Alef. [unknown]

Description

Juglans pyriformis (also called pear-shaped walnut, among many other common names) is a species of walnut native to Mexico, in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Juglans pyriformis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Juglans pyriformis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juglans pyriformis is a slow-growing deciduous tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a moist medium until they have rooted.

Where to Find Juglans pyriformis

Juglans pyriformis is native to the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Juglans pyriformis FAQ

What are the soil requirements of Juglans pyriformis?

Juglans pyriformis prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

What is the growth rate of Juglans pyriformis?

Juglans pyriformis has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the best climate for Juglans pyriformis?

Juglans pyriformis prefers a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters.

Species in the Juglandaceae family

Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,