Tilia nobilis
Leaves are large
Close up of flowers and bracts
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Tilia
Species:
T. nobilis
Binomial name
Tilia nobilis

Tilia nobilis, the noble lime, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to south-central China.[1][2] A tree typically 4 to 12 m (13 to 39 ft) tall, it is found in forests at elevations of 1,800 to 2,500 m (5,900 to 8,200 ft).[3] An octoploid, it has large leaves and floral bracts.[4] It is occasionally available from specialty nurseries.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Tilia nobilis Rehder & E.H.Wilson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Tilia nobilis". botanic.cam.ac.uk. Cambridge University Botanic Garden. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  3. ^ "大叶椴 da ye duan". Flora of China. efloras.org. 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Tilia nobilis Rehd. & Wils". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Tilia nobilis". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022. 3 suppliers


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