Chinar

Chinar

Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
Order:	Proteales
Family:	Platanaceae
Genus:	Platanus
Species:	P. orientalis

Habitat:

Their preferred natural habitat is river valleys and wetlands in warmer temperate regions, but 

they can tolerate dry conditions after establishment. All are large trees, generally 20-50m high.

Biological and Ecological importance:

The tree is capable of being grown in most temperate latitudes, though it benefits greatly from

warm summers. As a very large and wide tree with broad, thick leaves that tend to orient 

horizontally, it is especially prized for the shade and coolness it provides during the hot season.

Having part in control of pollution and adaptation in hot environment, part of water & nutrients 

cycle and biomass.

Ecological importance:

The leaves and bark have been used medicinally. A fabric dye has been made from 

the twigs and roots. The timber, often called lacewood, is figured and valuable for indoor furniture.

The principal use of these trees is as ornamental trees, especially in urban areas and by

roadsides. The London plane is particularly popular for this purpose. The American plane 

is cultivated sometimes for timber and investigations have been made into its use as a biomass crop.