Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zangezura
ID:
988546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maleev

Source:
rjp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 195 (1936 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987884

Common Names

  • Zangezura Pear
  • Zangezur Pear
  • Zangezur Pear Tree

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Description

Pyrus zangezura (also called Zangezur Pear, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree or shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in mountain forests and meadows, as well as in the steppes of the Caucasus.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrus zangezura is a deciduous tree native to the Caucasus region. It is grown as an ornamental tree for its attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers. The fruits are edible and can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies. The wood is also used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pyrus zangezura are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrus zangezura 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 zangezura

Pyrus zangezura can be found in Armenia and Turkey.

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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