Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 514 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457539
Common Names
- Tilia europaea
- European Lime
- European Linden
Synonyms
- Tilia pseudobliqua Simonk. [unknown]
- Tilia vulgaris Hill [unknown]
- Tilia vulgaris B.Heyne [unknown]
- Tilia subparvifolia Borbás [unknown]
- Tilia hybrida Behlen [unknown]
- Tilia intermedia DC. [unknown]
- Tilia oxycarpa Rchb. ex Bayer [unknown]
- Tilia officinarum Crantz [unknown]
- Tilia carnuntiae Heinr.Braun [unknown]
- Tilia communis Gaterau [unknown]
- Tilia banatica Beldie [unknown]
- Tilia croatica Degen & Heinr.Braun [unknown]
- Tilia eriostylis Borbás [unknown]
- Tilia acuminata Opiz [unknown]
- Tilia cordata vulgaris Ig.Vassil. [unknown]
- Tilia platyphyllos grandifolia Hayek [unknown]
Description
Tilia europaea (also called 'Common Lime' and 'Common Linden', among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in temperate climates in moist, well-drained soils. It can grow up to 30 m tall, with a broad, spreading crown.
Uses & Benefits
Tilia europaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tilia europaea has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tilia europaea is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or grafting. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and coastal conditions.
Where to Find Tilia europaea
Tilia europaea is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Tilia europaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tilia europaea?
Tilia europaea
What is the common name of Tilia europaea?
Common Lime
What is the natural habitat of Tilia europaea?
Temperate regions of Europe and Asia
Species in the Tilia genus
Tilia rubra,
Tilia platyphyllos,
Tilia tomentosa,
Tilia maximowicziana,
Tilia kiusiana,
Tilia juranyiana,
Tilia noziricola,
Tilia nasczokinii,
Tilia cordata,
Tilia amurensis,
Tilia americana,
Tilia euchlora,
Tilia europaea,
Tilia dasystyla,
Tilia mexicana,
Tilia pubescens,
Tilia mandshurica,
Tilia mongolica,
Tilia japonica,
Tilia paucicostata,
Tilia endochrysea,
Tilia henryana,
Tilia chinensis,
Tilia kueichouensis,
Tilia likiangensis,
Tilia oliveri,
Tilia callidonta,
Tilia nobilis,
Tilia tuan,
Tilia miqueliana,
Tilia membranacea,
Tilia jiaodongensis,
Tilia chingiana,
Tilia euchlora,
Tilia leptophylla,
Tilia hyrcana,
Tilia concinna,
Tilia cinerascens,
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,