Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphyllos
ID:
457616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol., ed. 2. 1: 373. 1771

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456948



Common Names

  • Tilia platyphyllos
  • Large-Leaved Linden
  • Large-Leaved Tilia


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Synonyms

  • Tilia pyramidalis Host [unknown]
  • Tilia sphaerocarpa K.Koch [unknown]
  • Tilia speciosa K.Koch [unknown]
  • Tilia serratifolia K.Koch [unknown]
  • Tilia spectabilis Host ex Bayer [unknown]
  • Tilia platyptera Court. [unknown]
  • Tilia preslii Ortmann [unknown]
  • Tilia tenuifolia Host [unknown]
  • Tilia pilosa C.Presl [unknown]
  • Tilia tucekii Opiz [unknown]
  • Tilia variegata K.Koch [unknown]
  • Tilia turbinata K.Koch [unknown]
  • Tilia trichoclados Borbás [unknown]
  • Tilia translucens Opiz ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Tilia mellita C.Presl ex Bayer [unknown]
  • Tilia lucida K.Koch [unknown]
  • Tilia macropoda Court. [unknown]
  • Tilia macrocarpa K.Koch [unknown]
  • Tilia ovata Ortmann [unknown]
  • Tilia pauciflora Hayne [unknown]
  • Tilia mollis Spach [unknown]
  • Tilia oblongata Court. [unknown]
  • Tilia obliqua Opiz [unknown]
  • Tilia mutabilis Host [unknown]
  • Tilia corymbosa Ortmann [unknown]
  • Tilia corylifolia Host [unknown]
  • Tilia collivaga Heinr.Braun ex V.Engl. [unknown]
  • Tilia cucullata Jacq. ex V.Engl. [unknown]
  • Tilia bicuspidata Court. [unknown]
  • Tilia barbata Stokes [unknown]
  • Tilia apiculata Court [unknown]
  • Tilia aspleniifolia Bayer [unknown]
  • Tilia hostiana Borbás [unknown]
  • Tilia haringiana Dörfl. [unknown]
  • Tilia handsworthiensis V.Engl. [unknown]
  • Tilia filicifolia V.Engl. [unknown]
  • Tilia euryptera Borbás [unknown]
  • Tilia affinis Opiz [unknown]
  • Tilia platyphyllos subangulata (Borbás) Geerinck [unknown]
  • Tilia rubra praecox (Host) V.Engl. [unknown]

Description

Tilia platyphyllos (also called 'Large-Leaved Lime', among many other common names) is a species of tree found in Europe. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, fragrant yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Tilia platyphyllos is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks and its wood is used for making furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tilia platyphyllos sub. cordifolia (Besser) C.K.Schneid.
Tilia platyphyllos sub. pseudorubra C.K.Schneid.
Tilia platyphyllos sub. corinthiaca (Bosc ex K.Koch) Pigott

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tilia platyphyllos is a yellowish-white, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tilia platyphyllos is a deciduous tree that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be kept in full sun.

Where to Find Tilia platyphyllos

Tilia platyphyllos is found in the temperate forests of North America.

Tilia platyphyllos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tilia platyphyllos?

Tilia platyphyllos

What is the common name of Tilia platyphyllos?

Large-leaved Lime

Where is Tilia platyphyllos native to?

Europe

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References