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Platanus. Platanus ( / ˈplætənəs / PLAT-ən-əss [1]) is a genus consisting of a small number of tree species native to the Northern Hemisphere. They are the sole living members of the family Platanaceae . All mature members of Platanus are tall, reaching 30–50 m (98–164 ft) in height.
Les platanes sont de grands arbres, pouvant atteindre de 25 à 55 m de haut, dont les caractéristiques générales diffèrent peu d'une espèce à l'autre. Ils ont une durée de vie assez longue (plusieurs centaines d'années, voire dix siècles et plus). Dans un sol suffisamment humide, le platane peut vivre jusqu'à 4 000 ans.
plane tree, any of the 10 species of the genus Platanus, the only genus of the family Platanaceae. These large trees are native in North America, eastern Europe, and Asia and are characterized by scaling bark; large, deciduous, usually palmately lobed leaves; and globose heads of flower and seed.
Platanus orientalis, the Old World sycamore or 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.
Aug 4, 2015 · Latin name: Platanus occidentalis L. French name: Platane occidental. Synonym (s): American plane-tree , American sycamore , buttonball-tree. Taxonomic Serial Number: 19020.
French names: Platane occidental Family: Sycamore Family (Platanaceae) Distinctive features: Tree; Patchy bark. Similar species: • London Plane Tree (Platanus x acerifolia) - almost identical in appearance - the seed balls are different. Flowers: Spring Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed Habitat: Fields and Open Areas; Open areas.
They contain cyanogenic glycosides derived from tyrosine, flavonoids belonging to the proanthocyanidins group (e.g. prodelphinidin) and flavonols ( kaempferol, quercetin, myricetin ), in addition to triterpenols (including betulinic acid ). They lack ellagic acid, saponins, and sapogenins .
Nov 6, 2023 · The London planetree (also known as London plane and maple leaved plane tree) is a large, deciduous tree that is quite resilient in urban conditions. A fast-growing tree, it typically gains several feet in height per year, tolerating partial sun, most soil types, urban pollution, and temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Platanus is a genus of plants, which mostly occur on the Northern Hemisphere. All of them are trees, which reach heights between 30 metres (98 ft) and 50 metres (160 ft). There are eight to ten recent species of Platanus, and at least three extinct ones. In English, these trees are called planes or plane trees.
Aire de répartition du platane occidental. Le platane occidental vit naturellement dans des zones dispersées du Sud-Ouest de l’Ontario jusqu’à la région de Toronto, ainsi que dans des aires aussi éloignées au nord que la région de Collingwood-Thornbury.
