Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
georgica
ID:
988527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuthath.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 8: 13 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987865

Common Names

  • Georgica Pear
  • Georgica Pear Tree
  • Georgica Pear Tree

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Description

Pyrus georgica (also called Georgian 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 georgica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments including fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyrus georgica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrus georgica is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 10 meters in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Pyrus georgica

Pyrus georgica 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,