Status:
valid
Authors:
Browicz
Source:
rjp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 31: 323 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992350
Common Names
- Anatolica Pear
- Anatolica Pyrus
- Anatolica's Pear
Description
Pyrus anatolica (also called Anatolian Pear, among many other common names) is a species of Pyrus native to Europe and Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows up to 4m tall and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrus anatolica is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. The fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals and can be eaten raw or used to make jams and jellies. The leaves can be used to make tea and the bark can be used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrus anatolica is white or pink, and the seed is a small, black, shiny drupe. The seedlings are small and have a white or pink flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrus anatolica is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Pyrus anatolica
Pyrus anatolica can be found in the wild in Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.
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,