Populus lasiocarpa
Populus lasiocarpia, commonly known as the Black Poplar, is a resilient deciduous tree native to East Asia. Beyond its ecological significance, various parts of the tree have been utilized in traditional medicine. Its bark and leaves are often studied for their bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications in herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Populus lasiocarpa
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae, it is classified under 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 lasiocarpa, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called Großblatt-Pappel, while in Chinese, it is known as 大叶杨. Its names in Arabic dialects include حور أزغب الثمر and the Egyptian Arabic variation حور ازغب الثمر, and in Polish, it is identified as Topola wielkolistna.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Großblatt-Pappel | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶杨 | Wikidata |
| ar | حور أزغب الثمر | Wikidata |
| pl | Topola wielkolistna | Wikidata |
| arz | حور ازغب الثمر | Wikidata |
| lv | Kīnas liellapu papele | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大叶杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉楊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 胡桐泪 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Populus lasiocarpa, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the region of China. It is primarily found throughout the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, its habitat extends into the North-Central areas of China. These two distinct zones represent the core geographical range for this medicinal species. Consequently, its presence is tied to these specific central territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Populus lasiocarpa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pinocembrin, pinostrobin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pinocembrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinostrobin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |