Populus wilsonii
Populus wilsonii, commonly known as the Wilson's poplar, is a distinctive deciduous tree valued for its ecological significance and traditional medicinal potential. Often found in specific riparian habitats, this species is studied for its bioactive compounds, offering promising insights into natural pharmacology and the treatment of various ailments.
- Scientific name: Populus wilsonii
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae. Ultimately, 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 wilsonii, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is called 椅杨 (yǐ yáng), while in Polish, it is known as Topola Wilsona. The Arabic-speaking world refers to it as حور ويلسوني, and in Turkish, it is called Wilson kavağı. Additionally, in Persian, the species is identified as سپیدار ویلسونی.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 椅杨 | Wikidata |
| pl | Topola Wilsona | Wikidata |
| ar | حور ويلسوني | Wikidata |
| tr | Wilson kavağı | Wikidata |
| fa | سپیدار ویلسونی | Wikidata |
| lv | Vilsona papele | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 椅杨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 椅杨 | Wikidata |
| nl | Wilsonpopulier | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions within China. It can be found growing throughout the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, its range extends into the North-Central provinces of China. The species is also documented to inhabit the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Together, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Populus wilsonii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Populus wilsonii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |