Pyrus ussuriensis
Pyrus ussuriensis, commonly known as the Ussuri pear, is a resilient deciduous tree native to East Asian temperate forests. Renowned for its edible fruit and ornamental beauty, this species holds significant botanical interest. In traditional practices, its components are explored for various medicinal properties, highlighting its ecological and therapeutic value.
- Scientific name: Pyrus ussuriensis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling within the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range stretching across significant portions of Northern Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is noted within both Central European Russia and East European Russia. Moving toward the Asian continent, the species is widely distributed throughout the Russian Far East. Specifically, it can be found in the Amur and Khabarovsk regions of this territory. Additionally, its habitat extends into the Primorye area, completing its extensive natural distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Pyrus ussuriensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pyrus ussuriensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |