Common Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba L.
Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as Common Ginkgo, is a gymnosperm tree native to East Asia. It is the sole surviving species in the order Ginkgoales, with a fossil record dating back to the Middle Jurassic epoch. Cultivated for a long time, it is frequently planted and considered a living fossil.
Description
Ginkgo biloba belongs to the family Ginkgoaceae and is part of the genus Ginkgo. This species is native to East Asia and has a wide distribution, including regions such as Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Italy, and the United States. It was first published in 1771 by L. The tree is known for its longevity and is often found in urban and botanical settings. Its distinctive fan-shaped leaves and resilience to environmental stress have contributed to its continued cultivation and presence in various parts of the world.
Other common names
Common GinkgoGinkgoMaidenhair TreeMaidenhair-Tree
Distribution
TW · HR · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · IT · Hungary · Italy · SE · RO · IN · AM · BR · Global · JP · NO · conterminous 48 United States · Vermont-US · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Illinois · Japan · Korea · Romania
Synonyms
Ginkgo biloba var. epiphyllaGinkgo biloba var. fastigiataGinkgo biloba f. microspermaGinkgo biloba f. parvifoliaGinkgo biloba f. pendulaGinkgo macrophyllaPterophyllus salisburiensisSalisburia adiantifoliaSalisburia adiantifolia var. pendulaSalisburia bilobaSalisburia ginkgoSalisburia macrophyllaSalisburia adiantifolia var. laciniataSalisburia adiantifolia var. variegataGinkgo biloba var. variegataGinkgo biloba var. laciniataGinkgo biloba var. pendulaGinkgo biloba f. fastigiataGinkgo biloba f. laciniataGinkgo biloba f. variegataGinkgo biloba f. aureaGinkgo biloba var. aurea