Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mecsekensis
ID:
1019516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Terpó

Source:
rjp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Kert. Szölész. Föisk. Évk. 22: 133 (1958 publ. 1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018854

Common Names

  • Pyrus mecsekensis
  • Mecsek Pear
  • Mecsek Service Tree

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Description

Pyrus mecsekensis (also called Mecsek pear, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Central and Eastern Europe. It is a deciduous tree growing to 10–15 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. Its leaves are oval, 3–7 cm long, and its white flowers are produced in corymbs. It is found in woods, hedgerows, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrus mecsekensis is a species of pear which is used to make jams, jellies, and syrups. It is also used to make herbal teas and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyrus mecsekensis is white and the seed is a small, round, light brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrus mecsekensis is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate within a few weeks. Softwood cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and will root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pyrus mecsekensis

Pyrus mecsekensis can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

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-9713: Based on the initial data import
András Terpó (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terpó' in the authors string.