Platanus orientalis
Plantanus orientalis
Platanus orientis, commonly known as the Oriental Plane, is a majestic deciduous tree valued for its impressive stature and unique exfoliating bark. While primarily ornamental, its leaves and bark contain tannins and flavonoids, which have historically been utilized in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.
- Scientific name: Platanus orientalis
- Family: Platanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Proteales and the family Platanaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Platanus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Proteales | WCVP |
| Family | Platanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Platanus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Platanus orientalis, is referred to by the common name 法桐 in various Chinese linguistic contexts, including zh-hans, zh-hant, zh-hk, zh-cn, and zh-sg.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 法桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 法桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 法桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 法桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 法桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 法桐 | Wikidata |
| he | דולב מזרחי | Wikidata |
| ko | 버즘나무 | Wikidata |
| fr | platane d'Orient | Wikidata |
| de | Morgenländische Platane | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Platanus orientalis, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Southeastern Europe. It can be found growing within the territories of Albania and Bulgaria. Additionally, its presence extends into the landscapes of Greece. The species also inhabits various areas throughout Italy. Finally, its distribution includes the island of Kriti.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Platanus orientalis, is a large deciduous tree where the leaves serve as a primary and highly recognizable feature. The leaves are large, broad, and palmately lobed, often resembling the shape of a maple leaf with several distinct points radiating from a central base. In terms of medicinal interest, these leaves are sometimes studied for their chemical constituents, though the tree is more commonly valued for its shade and majestic stature in urban landscapes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Platanus orientalis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include allantoin, carvone, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allantoin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Platanus orientalis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, toothache.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |