Pyrus pashia
Himalayan Pear
Also known as: Malus pashia (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Wenz. +6 more
- Malus pashia (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Wenz.
- Pyrus crenata Royle
- Pyrus nepalensis Buch.-Ham. ex Hook.fil.
- Pyrus pashia var. semiaquatica A.Chev.
- Pyrus variolosa Wall.
- Pyrus variolosa Wall. ex G.Don
- Sorbus variolosa (Wall. ex G.Don) S.Schauer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Pyrus pashia
Pyrus pashia (commonly known as Himalayan pear) is a tree within the Rosaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, India, Iran, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Guinea, Sicilia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms