Family: Rosaceae
Author: Desv.
Bibliography: Observ. pl. Angers 152. 1818
Year: 1818
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Pyrus
Vegetable: False
Observations: W. Medit.
Description
The Plymouth pear, scientifically known as Pyrus cordata, is a noteworthy species within the Rosaceae family. Recognizable for its delicate beauty and botanical significance, this plant has a unique heritage and a notable history dating back to its initial documentation in 1818, as cited in “Observations on Plants in Angers” (Observ. pl. Angers 152).
Native to the Mediterranean region, the Plymouth pear has adapted to various environments, exhibiting a resilience that has allowed it to thrive in its native habitats. Typically found in the wild Mediterranean landscapes, this species brings exceptional ecological value and aesthetic appeal to the woods and meadows where it grows.
Pyrus cordata is more than just a visual delight; it also plays an essential role in its ecosystem. Its blossoms provide a source of nectar and pollen for a variety of pollinators, thereby supporting biodiversity and maintaining the ecological balance. The tree itself can grow up to a moderate height, featuring a pleasant, rounded canopy adorned with small, white blossoms in the spring and modest, green pears in the autumn.
The Plymouth pear is appreciated by botanists and horticulturists alike for its contribution to both natural and cultivated settings. Its cultivation and conservation are of particular interest due to its status as a rare species in some parts of its range, necessitating efforts to protect and sustain its populations.
Given its esteemed place in botanical studies and its ecological importance, the Plymouth pear, Pyrus cordata, remains a species worth attention and admiration within the diverse family of Rosaceae.
Common Names
Eng: plymouth pear
Cym: coeden ellyg plymouth, gellygen plymouth
En: Plymouth pear, Heart-shaped Pear
Fi: Pikkupäärynä
Fr: Poirasse, Poirier à feuilles cordées, Poirier à feuilles en coeur, Poirier à feuilles en cœur
De: Herzblättriger Birnbaum
It: Pero cordato
Es: Piruétano
Cy: Coeden Ellyg Plymouth, Gellygen Plymouth
Synonyms
- Pyrus cossonii (Rehder)
- Pyrus cordata subsp. briggsii ((Syme) Coombe & P.D.Sell)
- Malus longipes (Wenz.)
- Pyrus longipes (Coss. & Durieu)
- Pyrus decaisneana var. rapaiesiana (Terpó)
- Pyrus communis subsp. cordata ((Desv.) P.Fourn.)
- Pyrus communis subsp. gharbiana ((Trab.) Maire)
- Pyrus pyraster var. cordata ((Desv.) Gillot)
- Pyrus communis f. cordata ((Desv.) C.K.Schneid.)
- Pyrus communis subsp. longipes ((Wenz.) Maire)
- Pyrus gharbiana (Trab.)
- Pyrus communis var. cordata ((Desv.) Mérat)
- Pyrus macropoda (Rehder)
- Pyrus communis var. briggsii (Syme)
- Pyrus communis f. microcarpa ((Cout.) C.Vicioso)
- Pyrus communis var. parvifolia (Gand.)
Distribution
- Algeria (native)
- France (native)
- Italy (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Spain (native)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Michigan (introduced)
Additional Images
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Leaf
Taken Sep 29, 2022 by Réka Erős (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Alain BIGOU (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 20, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Alain BIGOU (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 8, 2021 by García David (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Sep 15, 2005 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Sep 15, 2005 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Apr 15, 2019 by Tela Botanica − José Luis Romero Rego (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken Aug 15, 1990 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Fruit
Taken Oct 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Alain BIGOU (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 6, 2021 by Saskuas Rv Saskuas (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 7, 2022 by Alessandro Tonucci (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 7, 2022 by Alessandro Tonucci (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 7, 2022 by Alessandro Tonucci (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Sep 30, 2022 by Herveau Herveau (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 22, 2021 by Sébastien LE CALLOC’H (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 1, 1994 by Andrew Gagg (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 20, 2022 by Jacques Cotte (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 23, 2021 by Sabin Poenariu (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken May 1, 1994 by Andrew Gagg (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 1, 1994 by Andrew Gagg (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 1, 1994 by Andrew Gagg (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 1, 1994 by Andrew Gagg (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 4, 2020 by Thomas Egging (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Oct 26, 2022 by Sam Romeyn (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 15, 2019 by Tela Botanica − José Luis Romero Rego (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 15, 2019 by Tela Botanica − José Luis Romero Rego (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 1, 1994 by Andrew Gagg (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Alain BIGOU (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5362519)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:730782-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Pyrus cordata Desv.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Tree
Growth
Ph maximum: 5.5
Ph minimum: 5.0
Light: 6
Atmospheric humidity: 5
Bloom months: [‘apr’]
Soil nutriments: 4