Populus deltoides
Eastern cottonwood
Populus deltoides, commonly known as the Eastern Cottonwood, is a majestic deciduous tree native to North America. While primarily valued for its rapid growth and ecological importance, its bark and sap have historically been utilized in traditional medicine for their soothing properties and potential anti-inflammatory effects in various herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Populus deltoides
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is further categorized into the family Salicaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Populus, known as Populus deltoides.
| 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 deltoides, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In the Chyaw language, it is called Xamaehoohtsêstse, while in Korean, it is known as 미루나무. Russian speakers call it Тополь делльтовидный, and in German, it is identified as Kanadische Schwarz-Pappel. Additionally, in Slovenian, the species is known as kanadski topoľ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| chy | Xamaehoohtsêstse | Wikidata |
| ko | 미루나무 | Wikidata |
| ru | Тополь дельтовидный | Wikidata |
| de | Kanadische Schwarz-Pappel | Wikidata |
| sl | kanadski topol | Wikidata |
| dsb | Ameriski topoł | Wikidata |
| hsb | Ameriski topoł | Wikidata |
| nl | Amerikaanse populier | Wikidata |
| da | Virginsk Poppel | Wikidata |
| bg | делтоидна топола | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Populus deltoides, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found throughout Germany and Belgium. Furthermore, its range extends into the central territories of Austria. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes the nation of Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as the Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoidea), possesses distinctive morphological features, most notably its large, heart-shaped leaf. The leaf is characterized by a triangular or deltoid shape with a pointed tip and finely serrated edges, which allows it to flutter easily in the wind. In a medicinal context, various parts of the plant, including the leaf, have been studied for their chemical properties, though much of its traditional use focuses on the bark and buds.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Populus deltoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PLE.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PLE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |