Pyrus bourgaeana
Pyrus bourgaeana, commonly known as the Bourgaean pear, is a resilient deciduous tree native to specific Mediterranean and European regions. While primarily valued for its fruit, this species holds significant botanical interest. Its traditional uses highlight its role in folk medicine, offering unique phytochemical properties within its diverse biological profile.
- Scientific name: Pyrus bourgaeana
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaecae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Pyrus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pyrus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pyrus bourgaeana, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Persian, it is referred to as گلابی ایبری, while in Thai, it is called สาลี่ไอบีเรีย. The Hebrew common name is אגס מרוקני, and in Arabic, it is known as كمثرى إيبيرية. Additionally, in Portuguese, this species is identified as Escalheiro-preto.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | گلابی ایبری | Wikidata |
| th | สาลี่ไอบีเรีย | Wikidata |
| he | אגס מרוקני | Wikidata |
| ar | كمثرى إيبيرية | Wikidata |
| pt | Escalheiro-preto | Wikidata |
| pt | Catapereiro | Wikidata |
| pt | Escalheiro-manso | Wikidata |
| pt | Pereiro-bravo | Wikidata |
| pt | Pereira-brava | Wikidata |
| pt | Carapeteiro | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the region of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout the country of Portugal. Its presence also extends across the landscapes of Spain. Furthermore, the distribution of this species reaches into Northern Africa. Within this northern territory, it is specifically documented in Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pyrus bourgaeana, is primarily utilized in traditional practices through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the various bioactive compounds necessary for its medicinal properties. By focusing on the aerial parts, practitioners can harvest the essential elements of the plant that are most accessible and active in its biological response.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pyrus bourgaeana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Arbutin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Arbutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |