Platanus mexicana
Platanus mexicana is a species of plane tree that is native to Northeast and Central Mexico.[1] It is also known as the Mexican sycamore.
| Platanus mexicana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Platanaceae |
| Genus: | Platanus |
| Species: | P. mexicana |
| Binomial name | |
| Platanus mexicana Moric. | |
Description
The tree can grow as high as 80 feet and has leaves that can be up to 8 inches wide.[2]
Cultivation
Recently this tree has been introduced to Texas as an alternative to native sycamores due to its drought tolerance and disease resistance.[3]
References
- Know, Gary (20 May 2014). "Mexican Sycamore – Platanus mexicana". ufl,edu. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- "Plantanus Mexicana (Mexican Sycamore)". mswn. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- "Why the Mexican sycamore is better for Texas than our native tree". dallasnews.com. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
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