Populus alba
Silver poplar
Populus alba, commonly known as the white poplar, is a deciduous tree prized for its striking silvery foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically, its bark and various components have been utilized in traditional medicine for their potential anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Populus alba
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Salicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Populus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Salicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Populus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Populus alba, is recognized by various common names across different Chinese linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 银白杨 (zh-hans) or 银白杨 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese contexts, it is known as 河北楊 (zh-hant) and 河北楊 (zh-hk). Additionally, in Singapore, the common name used is 河北杨 (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 银白杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 河北楊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 河北楊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 银白杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 河北杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 河北楊 | Wikidata |
| pl | topola biała | Wikidata |
| eu | Zurzuri | Wikidata |
| udm | Тӧдьы тополь | Wikidata |
| ko | 은백양 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Populus alba, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Denmark, Great Britain, and Ireland. Its presence also extends further north into the country of Sweden. Additionally, the species is documented in Middle Europe, specifically within Austria. These locations highlight its ability to thrive in diverse northern and central European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Populus alba, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, particularly its leaves, leaf-buds, and bud exudates. The leaves are often harvested for their specific chemical constituents, while the leaf-buds serve as a concentrated source of active compounds used in traditional remedies. Additionally, the bud exudates, which are the resinous or sap-like substances released from the developing buds, are highly valued for their unique therapeutic qualities.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf-buds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bud exudates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Populus alba has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorophylls, flavonoids, proline.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorophylls | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Populus alba has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |