Pyrus elata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Klotz) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
Source:
rjp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.2375. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987861
Common Names
- Elata Pear
- Elata Pear Tree
- Elata Pear Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pyrus elata (also called Elate pear, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to Europe and is found in open woodlands and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrus elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrus elata is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrus elata is a deciduous tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-3 weeks.
Where to Find Pyrus elata
Pyrus elata is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including in the Tian Shan, Pamir-Alay, and Kopet Dag ranges.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-15723: Based on the initial data import
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Gerhard Klotz (1928-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Klotz' in the authors string.
Michael F. Fay (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Fay' in the authors string.