Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ketzkhovelii
ID:
988217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuth.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 13: 19, 23 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987555

Common Names

  • Pyrus Ketzkhovelii
  • Ketzkhovelii Pear
  • Ketzkhovelii Fruit

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Description

Pyrus ketzkhovelii (also called Ketzkhoveli Pear, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia. It grows in mountain meadows and rocky slopes, reaching heights of up to 10 meters. Its flowers are white, and its leaves are oval-shaped and serrated.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrus ketzkhovelii is a deciduous shrub with attractive foliage and white flowers that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyrus ketzkhovelii is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrus ketzkhovelii is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 8m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through softwood cuttings taken in summer or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, though germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Pyrus ketzkhovelii

Pyrus ketzkhovelii can be found in the Caucasus.

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,

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