🌿Native Nature

American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Proteales ›Family: Platanaceae ›Genus: Platanus

About

Platanus occidentalis, also known as American sycamore, American planetree, occidental plane, and buttonwood, is one of the species of Platanus native to North America. It is usually called sycamore in North America, a name which can refer to other types of tree in other parts of the world. The name is derived from the Greek word πλάτανος (platanos), meaning flat, and the Latin word occidentalis meaning "of the west", and "sycamore" is derived from the ancient...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American sycamore?
The scientific name of American sycamore is Platanus occidentalis.
What kingdom does American sycamore belong to?
American sycamore belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does American sycamore belong to?
American sycamore belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does American sycamore belong to?
American sycamore belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does American sycamore belong to?
American sycamore belongs to the order Proteales.
What family does American sycamore belong to?
American sycamore belongs to the family Platanaceae.
What genus does American sycamore belong to?
American sycamore belongs to the genus Platanus.