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London plane

Platanus hispanica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Proteales (山龙眼目)
Family
Platanaceae
Genus
Platanus
Species
Platanus hispanica (London plane)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish plátano de paseo
French Platane
German Ahornblättrige Platane
Portuguese plátano-comum

Similar Species in Platanus

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American Plane
Platanus occidentalis
Least Concern
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Oriental Plane-tree
Platanus orientalis
Data Deficient
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Arizona Sycamore
Platanus wrightii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of London plane?
The scientific name of London plane is Platanus hispanica. It belongs to the genus Platanus.
Where does London plane live?
London plane is found in Widely distributed across Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland.
What family does London plane belong to?
London plane (Platanus hispanica) belongs to the genus Platanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Platanaceae.
What kingdom does London plane belong to?
London plane (Platanus hispanica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of London plane?
The closest relatives of London plane in the genus Platanus include American Plane, Oriental Plane-tree, Arizona Sycamore.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Platanus — 4 Species

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American Plane
Platanus occidentalis
LC
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London plane
Platanus hispanica
NE
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Oriental Plane-tree
Platanus orientalis
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Arizona Sycamore
Platanus wrightii
LC
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