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Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo ( GINK-oh, -⁠goh), also known as the maidenhair tree, and often misspelled "gingko" (see Taxonomy below) is a species of gymnosperm tree native to East Asia. It is the last living species in the order Ginkgoales, which first appeared over 2... A páfrányfenyő (halfarkfa) – tudományos nevén Ginkgo biloba, röviden ginkgo, újabb köznyelvi nevén ginkó – sajátos leveleiről szerte a világon ismert fafaj.

Common name Köznév Common ginkgo
Köznév Páfrányfenyő
FamilyCsalád Ginkgoaceae
GenusNemzetség Ginkgo

ClassificationBesorolás

Scientific name Tudományos név Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'
Common name Köznév Common ginkgo
Köznév Páfrányfenyő
FamilyCsalád Ginkgoaceae
GenusNemzetség Ginkgo

Common NamesKöznevek

  • Common ginkgo
  • Ginkgo
  • Maidenhair tree

Common NamesKöznevek

  • Páfrányfenyő

Botanical Garden LocationBotanikus kerti elhelyezkedés

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ToxicityMérgezés

HumansEmberek
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AboutLeírás

Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo ( GINK-oh, -⁠goh), also known as the maidenhair tree, and often misspelled "gingko" (see Taxonomy below) is a species of gymnosperm tree native to East Asia. It is the last living species in the order Ginkgoales, which first appeared over 290 million years ago. Fossils similar to the living species, belonging to the genus Ginkgo, extend back to the Middle Jurassic epoch about 170 million years ago. The tree was cultivated early in human history, remains commonly planted, and is widely regarded as a living fossil. G. biloba is a long-lived, disease-resistant, dioecious tree with unique fan-shaped leaves, capable of clonal reproduction, and known for its striking yellow autumn foliage and resilience in disturbed environments. It was known historically as "silver fruit" or "white fruit" in Chinese and called "ginkgo" due to a centuries-old transcription error. It is closely related to cycads and characterized by unique seeds that resemble apricots but are not true fruits. G. biloba, once widespread but thought extinct in the wild for centuries, is now commonly cultivated in East Asia, with some genetically diverse populations possibly representing rare wild survivors in southwestern China's mountainous regions. Some G. biloba trees have survived extreme events like the Hiroshima atomic bomb. Others show extreme longevity; G. biloba specimens have been measured in excess of 1,600 years, and the largest living trees are estimated to exceed 3,500 years. Today, it is widely planted in cities worldwide for its pollution tolerance and ornamental value. G. biloba wood is valued for its durability and used in crafts and sake-making, while its seeds are popular in Asian cuisine despite health risks, including potential carcinogenicity, allergic reactions, poisoning due to ginkgotoxin, drug interactions, and adverse effects such as bleeding and neurological symptoms, especially with excessive or improper use. Ginkgo-based products are widely marketed for cognitive benefits, although clinical research shows limited medical effectiveness except possibly for dementia, with approval in the European Union but not by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

A páfrányfenyő (halfarkfa) – tudományos nevén Ginkgo biloba, röviden ginkgo, újabb köznyelvi nevén ginkó – sajátos leveleiről szerte a világon ismert fafaj.

Native DistributionTermészetes elterjedés

China Japan United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United States of America Kína Japán Nagy-Britannia és Észak-Írország Egyesült Királysága Amerikai Egyesült Államok
Detailed RegionsRészletes régiók

Asia-Temperate China China Southeast Introduced into Asia-Temperate China China North-Central China South-Central Eastern Asia Japan Korea Europe Southeastern Europe Romania Northern America North-Central U.S.A. Illinois

Asia-Temperate China China Southeast Introduced into Asia-Temperate China China North-Central China South-Central Eastern Asia Japan Korea Europe Southeastern Europe Romania Northern America North-Central U.S.A. Illinois

Data confidenceAdat megbízhatóság: low

SynonymsSzinonimák

  • Ginkgo biloba L.
  • Ginkgo biloba f. adiantifolia Sprecher
  • Ginkgo biloba f. adiantifolia Sprecher ex Tobler