Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cajon
ID:
1006874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zaprjagaeva

Source:
rjp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Dikie Plodovo-Yagodn. Rast. Tadzhikist. : 386 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006212

Common Names

  • Pyrus cajon
  • Cajon Pear
  • Cajon Apple

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Description

Pyrus cajon (also called Chinese White Pear, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 10 meters in height. It is native to East Asia and is found in mountain forests, hillsides, and valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrus cajon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pyrus cajon are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrus cajon is a deciduous tree that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Pyrus cajon

Pyrus cajon can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Germany, and Poland.

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,