Populus tremula
Aspen
Populus tremula, commonly known as the aspen, is a deciduous tree valued for its medicinal properties. Traditionally, its bark has been utilized in herbal remedies to treat inflammation and fever. Rich in bioactive compounds, this resilient species continues to be a subject of interest in ethnobotanical and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Populus tremula
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Salicaceae. Finally, it is identified 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, scientifically known as Populus tremula, is widely recognized by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 杨树 (zh-hans), a name also used in mainland China (zh-cn) and Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 楊樹 (zh-hant), which is the standard designation used in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 杨树 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 楊樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 楊樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 杨树 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 杨树 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 楊樹 | Wikidata |
| eu | Lertxun | Wikidata |
| pl | topola osika | Wikidata |
| hu | rezgő nyár | Wikidata |
| et | harilik haab | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Populus tremula, exhibits a widespread presence throughout the northern reaches of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing naturally across the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its distribution also extends westward to include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Additionally, the species is well-established within the mountainous and coastal regions of Norway. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various northern habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the aspen, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional herbalism. The stem bark is a key part of the specimen, often harvested for its chemical properties which can provide relief for inflammatory conditions. Additionally, the buds contain concentrated nutrients and bioactive compounds, making them a significant element of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| buds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Populus tremula has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-acetyl-1,3-di-p-coumaroylglycerol, chrysin, esters, ferulic acid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-acetyl-1,3-di-p-coumaroylglycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galangin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| laccase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peroxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Populus tremula has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antirheumatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Populus tremula has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Helicobacter pylori, analgesic, antipyretic, edema.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoarthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |