Populus tristis
Populus tristis, commonly known as the weeping poplar, is a medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Historically utilized in traditional practices, its bark and leaves contain bioactive compounds capable of reducing inflammation and treating respiratory ailments. This species remains a significant subject of study in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Populus tristis
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is categorized under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 tristis, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Тополь печальный, while in Icelandic, it is known as Ártúnsösp. The Estonian name for this species is tumedalehinne pappel, and in Chinese, it is commonly called 毛果杨.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Тополь печальный | Wikidata |
| is | Ártúnsösp | Wikidata |
| et | tumedalehine pappel | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛果杨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing in Austria. It is also documented as being present within the borders of Germany. Finally, the plant's presence extends further east to include Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |