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Hybrid Black Poplar

Populus × canadensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Hybrid Black Poplar, scientifically known as Populus × canadensis, is a vigorous deciduous tree celebrated for its rapid growth and versatile applications. Beyond its ecological role, its bark contains salicin, a precursor to aspirin, offering traditional medicinal properties for managing pain and inflammation through its potent, natural chemical compounds.

Family
Salicaceae
Native range
Not available
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Canada Poplar · Canadian Poplar · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Populus × Serotina Var. Erecta · Populus Deltoides F. Erecta · 30 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Populus × canadensis

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Populus x canadensis
  • Populus deltoides x nigra
  • Álamos negros del Canadá
  • Populus euramericana
  • Populus canadensis
  • Populus ×canadensis
  • Alamos negros del Canada

German:

  • Bastard-Schwarz-Pappel
  • Kanadische Hybrid-Pappel
  • Populus x canadensis
  • Kanadische Pappel
  • Populus x euramericana
  • Populus canadensis
  • Populus ×canadensis
  • Bastard-Schwarz-Pappel
  • Kanada-Pappel
  • Kanadische Pappel

French:

  • Populus canadensis
  • carolin
  • peuplier de Caroline
  • peuplier du Canada
  • peuplier hybride euraméricain
  • peuplier grisard

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Malpighiales and is a member of the family Salicaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Populus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Salicaceae
Genus Populus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Populus × canadensis is characterized by its significant stature and robust structure, typically manifesting as a large woody tree. It reaches impressive heights in its natural habitat, generally ranging from a minimum of 25 meters to a maximum of 30 meters. As a woody species, its architecture is defined by a substantial trunk and a perennial growth form that supports a wide-spreading canopy.

Growth form :
tree
Plant height max:
30 m
Plant height min:
25 m
Woodiness :
woody

Physiology

The physiology of Populus × canadensis is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a mechanism typical of many temperate deciduous trees that involves the direct fixation of carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle. This pathway facilitates efficient carbon assimilation under moderate light and temperature conditions, supporting the rapid growth rates often observed in this hybrid taxon. Furthermore, the structural integrity and biomass distribution of the species are reflected in its stem-specific density (SSD), which maintains a mean value of 385.5 mg/cm³. This density value indicates a moderate wood density, influencing the plant's hydraulic conductivity, mechanical stability, and overall carbon sequestration capacity within its woody tissues.

Photosynthetic pathway :
C3
Stem specific density (SSD) mean:
385.5 mg/cm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Populus × canadensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include trans-Zeatin.

Chemicals reported in Populus × canadensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
trans-Zeatin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

trans-Zeatin

  1. Planta