Populus szechuanica
Populus szechuanica, commonly known as Sichuan Aspen, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Its bark and leaves contain bioactive compounds with potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. Often used to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions, this species offers valuable therapeutic potential for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Populus szechuanica
- 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 further 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 szechuanica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Chinesische Balsam-Pappel, while in Chinese, it is known as 川杨. Its names in Arabic include both حور سيشواني and حور سيشوانی, and in Turkish, it is identified as Çin balsam kavağı.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Chinesische Balsam-Pappel | Wikidata |
| zh | 川杨 | Wikidata |
| ar | حور سيشواني | Wikidata |
| tr | Çin balsam kavağı | Wikidata |
| arz | حور سيشوانى | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions throughout the vast landscapes of China. Its primary occurrence can be found within the diverse environments of China South-Central. Additionally, the species is widely distributed across the areas of China North-Central. It also inhabits the high-altitude terrains found in Tibet. These specific locations define the natural geographical range of Populus szechuanica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Populus sichuanica, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties. The reproductive phase is characterized by the development of the inflorescence, which serves as the structural arrangement of the flowers. Additionally, the plant's metabolic processes and nutrient storage are often associated with the development of the bud fat, a component that provides essential energy reserves during critical stages of growth and seasonal transitions.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflorescence | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bud fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Populus szechuanica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |