Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korshinskyi
ID:
993159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litv.

Source:
rjp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Trav. Mus. Bot. Acad. Petersb. i. 17.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992497

Common Names

  • Pyrus korshinskyi
  • Korshinsky's Pear
  • Korshinsky Pear

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Description

Pyrus korshinskyi (also called 'Korshinsky's Pear', among many other common names) is a species of Pyrus native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing up to 4m tall, with long arching stems and thorns. Its leaves are usually simple and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrus korshinskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and syrups, and as a flavoring for alcoholic beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrus korshinskyi has white flowers, brown seeds and small seedlings with white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrus korshinskyi is a small, deciduous tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has a rounded crown and a spreading habit. The bark is gray-brown and the leaves are ovate to oblong, dark green, and glossy. The white flowers are borne in clusters in late spring. The fruit is a small, round, yellow-green pome. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or grafting.

Where to Find Pyrus korshinskyi

Pyrus korshinskyi is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.

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-2155: Based on the initial data import
Dmitry Litvinov (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litv.' in the authors string.