17,893 observations
London Plane
Platanus × hispanica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Proteales ›Family: Platanaceae ›Genus: Platanus
About
Platanus × acerifolia, the London plane, London planetree, or hybrid plane, is a tree in the genus Platanus. It is usually thought to be a hybrid of Platanus orientalis (oriental plane) and Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore). Some authorities think that it may be a cultivar of P. orientalis.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of London Plane is Platanus × hispanica.
- London Plane belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- London Plane belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- London Plane belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- London Plane belongs to the order Proteales.
- London Plane belongs to the family Platanaceae.
- London Plane belongs to the genus Platanus.