Populus × canadensis
Hybrid black poplar
Populus × canadensis, commonly known as the hybrid cottonwood, is a vigorous deciduous tree prized for its rapid growth. While primarily valued in forestry, its bark contains salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid. Historically, it has been utilized in traditional medicine to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fevers.
- Scientific name: Populus × canadensis
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Not available
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 | 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 × canadensis, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is referred to as the Bastaerd-Schwarz-Pappel, while in Polish, it is called topoła kanadyjska. The Spanish-speaking world uses the scientific designation Populus x canadensis as a common identifier, whereas in Danish (South Jutlandic), it is known as Kanadiski topoł. Additionally, in Catalan, the species is identified as the pollancre del Canadà.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Bastard-Schwarz-Pappel | Wikidata |
| pl | topola kanadyjska | Wikidata |
| es | Populus x canadensis | Wikidata |
| dsb | Kanadiski topoł | Wikidata |
| ca | pollancre del Canadà | Wikidata |
| hsb | Kanadiski topoł | Wikidata |
| da | Canadisk Poppel | Wikidata |
| nl | Canadapopulier | Wikidata |
| zh | 加杨 | Wikidata |
| af | Populus ×canadensis | Wikidata |
Chemicals
Populus × canadensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include trans-Zeatin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| trans-Zeatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |