Platanus orientalis

Platanus orientalis
Natural forest of Platanus orientalis in Armenia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Platanaceae
Genus: Platanus
Species:
P. orientalis
Binomial name
Platanus orientalis
Distribution map

Platanus orientalis, the Oriental plane,[2] is a large, deciduous tree of the Platanaceae family, growing to 30 m (98 ft) or more,[3] and known for its longevity and spreading crown. In autumn its deep green leaves may change to blood red, amber, and yellow.

  1. ^ Barstow, M.; Rivers, M.C. (2017). "Platanus orientalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T33951A68135880. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T33951A68135880.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  3. ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.