Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutiserrata
ID:
988515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gladkova

Source:
rjp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 24: 104 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987853

Common Names

  • Pyrus acutiserrata
  • Acutiserrata Pear
  • Acutiserrate Pear

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Description

Pyrus acutiserrata (also called Sharp-toothed Pear, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the mountains of Central Asia. It grows to a height of 5-10 m and has small, ovate leaves. The flowers are white and have five petals. The fruits are yellow and have a single seed. It grows in open woods, rocky slopes, and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrus acutiserrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyrus acutiserrata is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrus acutiserrata is a deciduous tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-3 weeks.

Where to Find Pyrus acutiserrata

Pyrus acutiserrata is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including in the Tian Shan, Pamir-Alay, and Kopet Dag ranges.

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-15715: Based on the initial data import
Valentina Gladkova (1936-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gladkova' in the authors string.