Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magyarica
ID:
1019413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Terpó

Source:
rjp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Kert. Szölész. Föisk. Évk. 22: 34 (1958 publ. 1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018751

Common Names

  • Pyrus magyarica
  • Hungarian Pear
  • Magyar Pear

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Description

Pyrus magyarica (also called Hungarian Pear, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of 10–15 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in moist forests, riverbanks and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrus magyarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyrus magyarica is a small white or pink flower, with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, dry drupe. The seedlings are small, with reddish stems and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrus magyarica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Pyrus magyarica

Pyrus magyarica is native to Central and Eastern Europe, from the British Isles to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-9611: Based on the initial data import
András Terpó (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terpó' in the authors string.