Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amygdaliformis
ID:
1002758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Cat. Jard. Pl. Strasbourg : 323 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002096

Common Names

  • Almond-Leaved Pear
  • Pyrus amygdaliformis
  • Almond-Fruited Pear

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Description

Pyrus amygdaliformis (also called Almond-shaped Pear, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and yellow edible fruits. It is found in grasslands, forests, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrus amygdaliformis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers and red fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyrus amygdaliformis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrus amygdaliformis is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Pyrus amygdaliformis

Pyrus amygdaliformis can be found in Asia, particularly in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

Species in the Pyrus genus

Pyrus pyraster, Pyrus cordata, Pyrus nivalis, Pyrus megrica, Pyrus chosrovica, Pyrus ketzkhovelii, Pyrus acutiserrata, Pyrus browiczii, Pyrus bucharica, Pyrus complexa, Pyrus costata, Pyrus daralagezii, Pyrus demetrii, Pyrus elata, Pyrus eldarica, Pyrus fedorovii, Pyrus ferganensis, Pyrus georgica, Pyrus gergerana, Pyrus hajastana, Pyrus medvedevii, Pyrus nutans, Pyrus pseudosyriaca, Pyrus regelii, Pyrus sachokiana, Pyrus salviifolia, Pyrus sosnovskii, Pyrus tadshikistanica, Pyrus takhtadzhianii, Pyrus tamamschianae, Pyrus theodorovii, Pyrus tuskaulensis, Pyrus voronovii, Pyrus vsevolodovii, Pyrus zangezura, Pyrus anatolica, Pyrus boissieriana, Pyrus elaeagnifolia, Pyrus glabra, Pyrus grossheimii, Pyrus hakkarica, Pyrus hyrcana, Pyrus korshinskyi, Pyrus mazanderanica, Pyrus oxyprion, Pyrus pashia, Pyrus salicifolia, Pyrus serrulata, Pyrus syriaca, Pyrus turcomanica,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,