Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim. ex Rupr.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
; 1856 132 1857
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016372
Common Names
- Ussurian Pear
- Ussurian Sand Pear
- Ussurian Pyrus
Description
Pyrus ussuriensis (also called Ussurian Pear, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2m tall with a rounded crown. It is native to China and is found in forests, scrub and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrus ussuriensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used for its timber and its bark is used for tanning leather.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pyrus ussuriensis var. hondoensis (Nakai & Kikuchi) Rehder
Pyrus ussuriensis var. ussuriensis
Pyrus ussuriensis var. ovoidea (Rehder) Rehder
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrus ussuriensis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with green stems and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrus ussuriensis is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 10m tall. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Pyrus ussuriensis
Pyrus ussuriensis is native to China and can be found in forests, hillsides, and rocky slopes.
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,